Shekou Sustainable Cultural Festival invites public participation

A community program inviting public participation in a series of activities will be held across Shekou this coming weekend, aiming to embed sustainability into everyday community life. The program is part of the 2025 Sustainable Cultural Festival organized by the Sea World Culture and Arts Center (SWCAC) in partnership with communities across Shekou. It seeks to explore how sustainable ideas can take specific, visible shape in the neighborhood and to generate a practice cycle that moves from creation to regeneration.

An aerial view of Sea World Culture and Arts Center in Shekou, Nanshan District. File photo

Shekou Alleycat Races

Starting and finishing at the Floatie X SOGOOD store at SWCAC, the multi-site course will lead participants to four locations: Sea World Gateway One Mall, Nanhai Ecool Space, Taizi Bay Villa Tidal Square, and the outer square of the Shekou Cruise Homeport.

Riders can choose their own routes between designated stations, where they complete photo tasks and collect stamps before racing back to the finish. The competition emphasizes strategy, navigation and community adventure rather than following a fixed course.

The overall top three across the four stages will receive a Grand Slam trophy and curated gifts.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 30 and 31

Metro (to SWCAC): Line 2 and 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Flea market

A community-driven swap market encourages residents to bring idle items — such as books, plants, records and handmade goods — for exchange, sharing and reuse. The event aims to promote resource circulation, and embed sustainable culture into the rhythms of Shekou life. Participants are encouraged to set up small personal stalls by bringing basic equipment such as a tablecloth, picnic or ground mat, folding boxes or carts, and decorative items like string lights and creative signs.

Time: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31

Venue: Nanhai Ecool Space, Shekou, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 2 to Shuiwan Station (水湾站), Exit D

Two workshops

Biology teacher Liang Zi will host two workshops at SWCAC on Saturday to mark Community Ecology Day.

Wandering Fragrant Garden Workshop

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 30

Miniature Ecosystem-in-a-Bottle Worshop

Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 30

Venue: L3 Seaview platform, Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Shekou, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 2 and 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A