Philippines – “Benguet Houses turned into Colorful Mural”
Houses in Barangay Balili in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines were turned into a colorful mural, reminiscent of Brazil’s favelas. Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region.
“The project was adapted from the favela paintings in Brazil.
The project is a first in the country, and is designed by the Tam-awan Village artists. The main theme of the mural is the sunflower…
Over 18,000 square meters or 150 houses will be painted.
…The residents themselves are the ones painting the houses along with other volunteers, like students and members of the police.
The paint is free and the residents recognize the economic benefits they will gain from the project.
Some of them are looking forward to expanding their businesses.”
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Mexico – “Mexican Government Let Street Artists Paint 200 Houses To Unite The Community”
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