Kids have the right to play!
The third "Zhangshu Bay, Play on the Street" event has officially begun!
Children have the right to play!
The Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantees the right to play, which stimulates children's learning motivation and curiosity. Many urban indigenous children lack public spaces for play and, due to their parents' work and life circumstances, they do not have the opportunity to go out and enjoy playing. Therefore, the WAWA Forest Children and Youth Community Hub of Zhi-Shan Foundation aims to provide an annual parent-child event at Zhangshu Bay in Xizhi. This is a celebration where 100 adults and children can play together, allowing the children to fully enjoy their right to play!
The children joyfully drew their most beautiful imaginations with chalk.
Each child expressed themselves with full energy, and the joyful atmosphere surrounded the entire street.
Zhangshuwan - A Playground for Children!
On March 4th, Zhangshuwan was different from usual. Gone was the noisy traffic, replaced by the sounds of children's laughter. As soon as one entered the alley, children ran freely and joyfully. Some children were engrossed in drawing with chalk, others were competing in a fierce tug-of-war. The local residents, captivated by the joy, peered out to watch the children play.
No need to fear passing cars, just run freely.
Many urban indigenous children lack spaces for carefree play. They often mention that they dislike the honking of vehicles when playing on the streets. However, the right to play is something every child is born with. Returning children to the streets is the most important purpose of the annual "Zhangshuwan, Play on the Street"! This event, organized by Zhi-Shan Foundation’s Xizhi WAWA Forest - Zhi-Shan Children and Youth Development Center, in collaboration with the Park Restoration Action Alliance and Xizhi Tribal Cultural Health Station, allowed children to discuss and design games they enjoy. We hope the children can play freely, try new things, and learn to connect with their community.