Xiaoyun Snow Lamp Festival, the annual seasonal festival of Xiaoyun, to achieve all this, is carefully lit by the citizens and volunteers every candle. It is said that nearly 500 volunteers participate in this activity every year. They need to make the shell of snow lamp, light every candle before dark every evening, recycle after the activity, and inspect to find the candles blown out in time. On the one hand, it takes care of the snow lamp, on the other hand, it also provides tourists with tourism consultation, photography and other services. These volunteers are not only local Japanese residents of Otaru, but also enthusiasts from other countries. If you have time and want to participate more in local activities, you can apply to be a volunteer in advance or join a tour guided by volunteers. Before the commencement of the daily activities of Xiaoyun Snow Lantern Road, volunteer guides (those qualified to guide Xiaoyun) will lead the tour to the main venue and the surrounding city streets and historic buildings. Visitors can learn about the birth of the Snow Lantern Road and witness the process of volunteers making the Snow Lantern. Specific information can be found on the website of Xiaoyun Snow Lamp Festival.