Local residents in a city square paint their interpretations of a civilized city in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Aug 29. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Three hundred families gathered at four major city squares in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Aug 29 for a painting event that showcased their interpretation of a civilized city.

Participants were encouraged to create paintings based on four major values, namely love, respect, integrity and kindness.