More than 500 local residents and foreigners joined the Charity Happy Summer Camp in Changchun North Lake Wetland Park on July 18 and 19. The event raised 50,000 yuan ($8,055) for Xinjia Village School in Yitong county to improve teaching facilities.

Organized by Shangri-La Hotel, Changchun, the camp included a 5-kilometer colorful mini marathon, family exploration and baby treasure hunt activities.

The mini marathon saw colorful powder thrown into the air while families ran. Instead of pursuing speed, the marathon emphasized the "importance of participation, entertainment and color".