Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, serves as a key political, economic, scientific, cultural and communication hub in Northeast China. Known as the Ice City for its winter tourism, various events are held in the city each year such as the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, the China Harbin Ice Lantern Garden Party, the China Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, the Harbin Summer Cultural Tourism Festival, the China-Russia Expo (Harbin International Fair for Trade and Economic Cooperation), and the China Harbin Summer Music Festival.