What is Swapalooza?
“Palooza”, as described by urban dictionary, is "a very extravagant party with a plethora of friends".

What's Swap?
Swap means to exchange, barter or trade one thing for another.

In this case, "Swapalooza" is friendly community swap festival that invites everyone to be more eco-conscious: buy less, swap more, recycle and up-cycle.
Swapalooza.

On Sunday 25th of June you are invited to "Swapalooza" - the festival of sharing, swapping and up-cycling! Bring your unwanted goods to exchange for new treasures, or up-cycle your clothes right on spot - our team of designers will be there to give your loved outfits a new life!

Event Introduction

Why: because you probably have too much stuff.
What: SWAPALOOZA = a swap event.
Bring items you no longer need, use or love and swap/share them with other people at the event. You can bring & take, just take or just bring. It is up to you!

Swapping categories:
1) Clothes & Footwear
2) Homeware (kitchenware, vases, picture frames, candles, rugs etc)
3) Books, CDs/DVDs, electronics
4) Toys, stationery
5) Skills!

Bring in some food and drinks to share. Let's have a community potluck, it will be fun!

Date: Sunday 25th June
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Admission: Free
Where: S9-105, W Stage Dangdai MOMA (No.1 Xiangheyuan Street)
How to get there: Bus 515 Liufang Nanli, bus 110 Zuojiazhuang, Subway line 2 Dongzhimen, Subway 13 Liufang

Event Rules

1) Please, no selling at this event. This event is purely about the free exchange of items you don't use anymore. Please don't bring broken items.
2) Please try your best to bring one thing to swap, share or donate.
3) Please bring items that are clean, reusable and in good order. Make sure clothes do not have rips, tears, or stains, and electronics are working properly.
4) Don't swap medicines of any kind.
5) The following items exchange is prohibited
No swapping of used underwear, or any undergarments including socks.
No swapping anything previously used by animals.
We would love to see you there on Sunday, one fun way to spend a Summer weekend!

Your Swapaloooza elves team

World Culture Open is a global network of creatives dedicated to cultivating sustainable platforms for creative collaboration.

The Bulk House believes it is a time we all focus on environmental protection and sustainable development within our daily lives. Combining Zero Waste and minimalism will have a huge positive impact on our lives and our beautiful planet. The Bulk House is excited to share this consciousness and encourages people to value and love the things they own and ensure nothing is wasted. Their aim is to produce and provide environmentally friendly products whilst organising and promoting green activities and educational events.

Jenna Merrill is an eco-enthusiast who hopes to create a platform for sharing secondhand, skills and learning through building a community of swappers.

The Migrant Children's Foundation (MCF) is UK charity based in Beijing that work with migrant children and their families from rural China to offer them access to social service in the city such as education and healthcare.

All items that are leftover at the end of the day will be donated to The Migrant Children's Foundation (MCF) who will distribute them to people in need.

To join the Swapalooza group, please scan the QR code blow.

Finding MOMA

Where: S9-105, W Stage Dangdai MOMA (No.1 Xiangheyuan St Dongcheng District)
How to get there: Bus 515 Liufang Nanli, bus 110 Zuojiazhuang，Subway line 2 Dongzhimen, Subway 13 Liufang

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If you are interested in joining the group chats linked to Zero Waste Beijing,
they are:
1. Zero Waste Beijing (TBH)
&
2. Sharing things | 闲置物品共享
To join either of these groups, please add The Bulk House on WeChat.
Wechat ID: thebulkhouse

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