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A ‘renewed’ mural in Philly’s Chinatown encourages more play

“Everything they want to know about Chinatown? Probably we can give them some simple introduction.”

Artist Chenlin Cai (standing) gives instructions to volunteers Mariana Di (left), and Kappa Phi Lambda sorority sisters from Drexel Univ. Nina Wang (center) and Athena Le (right) as they repaint a mural at 10th and Vine Streets Sept. 26, 2021. Cai painted the original mural two years ago and designed the new version, as the neighborhood looks to create a play space for children in Chinatown.
Artist Chenlin Cai (standing) gives instructions to volunteers Mariana Di (left), and Kappa Phi Lambda sorority sisters from Drexel Univ. Nina Wang (center) and Athena Le (right) as they repaint a mural at 10th and Vine Streets Sept. 26, 2021. Cai painted the original mural two years ago and designed the new version, as the neighborhood looks to create a play space for children in Chinatown.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer