Xingeng Workshop, a charity organization, runs a stall at the Charity Flea Market of handmade soaps, accessories, craft items and plants.
Established in 2007, Xingeng helps underprivileged people with physical and mental disabilities. It operates a workshop where people learn to make handicrafts, which are sold, says Li Fangfang, a 22-year-old Henan Province native who has been working for the organization for two months.
"It (Charity Flea Market) is a good platform for us to exchange ideas and help needy people," says Li.
Since it started four years ago, the Charity Flea Market also attracts middle-aged people who want to save money on second-hand products.
"We hope flea market culture will be accepted by more people who support recycling and charity," founder Zhang says.
Charity Flea Market
Date: February 2-3, 10am-8:30pm
Venue: Shengyuan Plaza, 777 Liuying Rd
Tel: 1351-2191-980, 1376-1993-866
Website: www.gongyijia.com
Other flea markets in Shanghai
Dreams Flea Market
This market is regularly held on the last Sunday of every month along SOHO Liyuan, a creative office space in Huangpu District. Anyone can open a stall for a day, selling items and making friends. A wide range of new and second-hand items is on offer. Food and drinks are available. The market is limited to 20 stalls and two food stalls each month. Stalls measuring 1.5 square meters costs 200 yuan.
Date: January 27, 11am-5pm
Venue: No. 565-9, Level 2, Liyuan Rd, near Jumen Rd
Reservation: Nonrefundable deposits required on Taobao (dreamsfleamarket.taobao.com).
Wuguantang Flea Market
This established flea market is regularly held on the 13th day of each month inside Wuguantang vegetarian restaurant on Xinhua Road. On offer are second-hand items including clothes, accessories, books, CDs and original hand-made crafts.
Date: February 13, 2-4pm
Venue: Wuguantang vegetarian restaurant, 349 Xinhua Rd
Reservations and information: 6281-3695
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