Ice skating in a tent in Jerusalem!

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There, next to the date palm trees--can you guess what the blue machinery will be for?
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I walked by Safra Square (Jerusalem Municipality) last Thursday and saw lots of activity.

They are building an ice rink in a tent!

And apparently the hoses will create air cold enough to freeze water.

A crane set down a container
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and the men started transporting equipment into the long tent.

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There are already two cages full of ice skates! In Jerusalem!

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The rink will be open from tomorrow, March 10, until April 14.

Adults pay 40 shekels (about $11), kids up to age 16 pay 30 shekels (~ $8) for half an hour, skate rental included.
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I read here that "The opening will feature a skating display and Israel’s Ice Hockey League is planning a night hockey tournament on 4 nights during the short season."

More info about the Snow Festival at a Hebrew website.

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Just in time for opening day, real snow is predicted for Jerusalem tomorrow, something quite rare!

Let's hope it happens!

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UPDATE: No snow.
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