Introduction of Vasaloppet China

Vasaloppet Sweden
Vasaloppet is the biggest participatory ski event in the world which attracts over 45000 participants every year. First held in 1922 to commemorate the Swedish King, Gustav Vasa, in his revolt against the Danish, 136 skiers and around 100 spectators appeared at the start. The Swedish Vasaloppet has now grown into being a big international competition with top skiers and amateurs of all ranges.

Vasaloppet China
Nordic Ways brought the tradition of Vasaloppet to China in 2003 and the city of Changchun will host the 8th Vasaloppet China on Jan 2, 2010. As from the first ever Vasaloppet China in 2003; a new tradition in China was born. 11600 skiers took part in the event in 2006, 16200 in 2007 and by 2008 the number of participants had risen to 22206!

Vasaloppet China is a 50 km cross country ski race, open for everyone. The Blueberry Vasa for those who want to take it a bit easier is 16.7 km. For the beginner, there is Vasa Fun Ski of 2 or 4 km. Try cross country skiing in a relaxed and fun way. There is no problem if you don’t have your own skis; equipment rental is included when you sign up for the Fun Ski!



Childrens Vasa
Your kids can also go skiing in the Children’s Vasa and have a great time in the snow. The race is only about 200 m and parents can follow their kids around the track for an extra push. All kids get number bibs with the number 1 on to manifest that “every kid is number one”. Equipment and participation is free, and every kid gets a small prize!
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The Student's Vasa
is the final of Vasa Ski Education Project. A cooperation between Jilin Province Education Bureau, Changchun’s 17 Universities, Jingyuetan Park and Nordic Ways, which lets University Students in Changchun try out cross country skiing during the winter months. Apart from taking part in Students Vasa on Jan 2, On December 24, 2010, they will first take part in Jilin Province University Students XC Ski Competition which is held for the 5th consecutive year.
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Entertainment
Every Year, the Changchun Government throws a big New Years Banquet on the 31st of December. Afterwards there will be New Year celebration at Vasaloppet Bar. There will also be a Vasa Banquet on the evening of Jan 2nd with following party at Vasaloppet Bar.
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to see pictures from and read more about the New Year's Banquet

Tour de Ski China
In 2010 for the third time Changchun hosts the classic stage of Tour de Ski China which is in fact Vasaloppet China 50km. Tour de Ski China is a challenger to the European Tour de Ski where top ski athletes from all over the world come to China to compete. The tour will take them from a sprint and a short distance in Inner Mongolia to Changchun and 50km Vasaloppet. The tour is held from 28th December to 2nd January and the skiers will compete in Changchun in Vasaloppet 50 km on Jan 2nd. 



2009 years Vasaloppet China and Tour de Ski China winner was Swedish Anders Hogberg

Changchun                                                                                
The city of Changchun has in recent years become the heart and center of the development of X-Country skiing in China, by hosting the Vasaloppet China Week, an ever-growing event jointly organized by Nordic Ways, CSA and the City of Changchun. The sixth edition held in January of 2007 attracted over 16.000 participants.

Situated in the heart of China’s Northeast, Changchun is the capital city of Jilin Province and the province’s political, economic, scientific and cultural center. It has also in the past years become the center for winter sports, hosting several large events, including World Cup competitions in ice skating, aerial and Cross Country skiing. In 2007, Changchun was the organizer of the Asian Winter Games and the second FIS Sprint World Cup ever to be held in China



Vasaloppet 50 km mass start

  

One Chinese and one Swedish "Kranskulla" (the girl who puts the ring of victory around the winners neck)

Happy participants in Vasaloppet

2009 years snow sculpture "the violin fairy"

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