Amid the modern skyline of Guangzhou's Tianhe Central Business District (CBD), the 38-year-old Liuyun residential community has been revitalized with a 30-meter-long hand-painted mural, turning into a new cultural landmark for locals. Built in 1987 to welcome the 6th National Games, the community has witnessed Tianhe's transformation from a sports venue into a thriving urban district, carrying Guangzhou's deep sports heritage and collective memories of the Games. As the 15th National Games in 2025 approach, Tianhe South Subdistrict has renovated the old walls into a "National Games Memory Gallery" through public art.

The Subdistrict has created a hand-painted mural that bridges eras, featuring mascots from major sports events held in Guangzhou: "Yangyang" (1987 National Games), "Weiwei" (2001 National Games), "Five Goats" (2010 Asian Games), and "Lerongrong" (2025 National Games). These mascots interact within scenes of Lingnan intangible heritage such as lion dance and dragon boat, creating a dialogue that bridges sports and culture across time.

Though still unfinished, the Memory Gallery has gone viral online, with discussions trending across social media platforms. Longtime residents visit to reminisce about the past, while younger visitors learn for the first time about Guangzhou's historic ties with the National Games and rediscover the connotation of the community. The wall has become a shared space where generations meet and interact, connecting the past and present while weaving together community memories.

The renovation integrates a National Games–themed initiative with community renewal, using public art to awaken collective memories. It not only beautifies the environment but also conveys the idea of "inheritance and development." Serving as a prelude to the 15th National Games, it highlights Tianhe's unique blend of historical depth and youthful vitality.

As the 15th National Games draw near, districts across Guangzhou are creating a festive atmosphere to welcome the event. The Memory Gallery project in Liuyun community vividly reflects this spirit, allowing residents to sense the excitement of the Games through the power of art.

广州“全运记忆画廊”汇集三十八年全运记忆

在广州天河CBD的现代建筑群中，拥有38年历史的六运小区借一面30米手绘长卷焕发新生，成为市民争相打卡的文化新景观。六运小区建于1987年，因迎接第六届全运会而生，见证了天河从赛场到繁华城区的变迁，是广州体育基因与全运记忆的载体。随着2025年第十五届全运会临近，天河南街道以艺术改造旧墙，打造“全运记忆画廊”。

天河南街道以一幅跨越时代的手绘长卷，串联起了1987的“阳阳”、2001的“威威”、2010的“五羊”与2025的“乐融融”，吉祥物们在舞狮、龙舟等广府非遗场景中互动，完成一场跨越时空的体育与文化对话。

这幅未完工的涂鸦墙已火爆全网，社交媒体上相关话题热度攀升。老街坊在此追忆往昔，年轻人则通过墙面首次了解广州与全运会的渊源，重新认识社区内涵。不同年龄层居民在此相遇交流，让墙面成为连接过去与现在、串联代际情感的公共空间。

此次改造将迎全运主题与社区微改造结合，以公共艺术激活集体记忆，既美化环境，又传递“传承与发展”的寓意，为十五运预热，展现了天河兼具历史底蕴与青春活力的城市形象。

随着2025年第十五届全运会的临近，广州各区都在积极营造喜迎全运的氛围。六运小区的涂鸦墙项目，正是这种氛围营造的生动体现，让市民在艺术欣赏中自然而然地感受到全运的到来。

文 | 记者 徐振天
图 | 受访者提供
译 | 曾敏
审 | 林佳岱