A group of international volunteers came together in Shekou to transform the walls of the Weizai Community with a series of vibrant murals themed around child-friendly living on May 1, the first day of the five-day May Day holiday.

This creative initiative aimed to brighten the neighborhood through artistic expression while fostering a stronger sense of community.

A volunteer draws a mural of a whale on a wall of the Weizai Community in Shekou on May 1. Courtesy of Shekou News

The mural project was part of the “International Volunteers Enter the Community” series, organized by the Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats (Shekou MSCE) in collaboration with Shekou International School and the Weizai Community.

The program encourages both local and foreign residents in Shekou to actively participate in public welfare, engage with neighbors, and promote goodwill. It also seeks to give back to the community while fostering cultural exchange and integration between locals and expats.

Volunteers draw a mural on a wall of the Weizai Community in Shekou on May 1.

During the creation process, the volunteers attracted considerable attention from community residents. Passersby couldn’t help but praise the murals, saying, “So beautiful!”

Ordinary walls were transformed into vibrant works of art. These bright and colorful murals not only illuminated corners of the community but also reflected the volunteers’ care and support.

Volunteers draw a mural on a wall of the Weizai Community in Shekou on May 1.

A volunteer from Shekou International School named Aiden said, “I’m very happy to participate in the mural project. I hope our paintings add some color to the community’s environment and brighten residents’ lives.”

Rita Yang, director of the Shekou MSCE, said the center will continue organizing similar activities to encourage more people to engage in community building and help make Shekou an inclusive, international, and harmonious community.