Urban villages, part of Shenzhen’s identity of migration, are records of the city’s history and make Shenzhen more diverse. Urban villages are deeply ingrained in the identity of the city, like living time capsules.

    “Handshake 302,” a project initiated by American anthropologist Mary Ann O’Donnell, engages Shenzhen’s urban village Baishizhou through art, theater, and social media documentaries.

    The concept behind “Handshake 302” is simple: Baishizhou is our “art space,” which has its office at Shangbaishi, second block, building 49, apartment 302, a 15-sq-meter apartment in Shangbaishi.

    Now the project organizers are seeking 20 professional and amateur filmmakers and photographers to record the life and people in Baishizhou, such as landlords, designers, vendors or storeowners.

    “Handshake 302” has been accepted by the 2013 Shenzhen-Hong Kong Architecture Biennale as a collateral venue, bringing Baishizhou into conversation with the main venues in Shekou.

    Workshop: 2-5 p.m., June 26

    Sign up: Send “name + contact info” to 183-1251-3698 or handshake302@126.com or WeChat (handshake302)

    Venue: Banxian Cafe, Baishizhou (白石洲半仙咖啡馆)

    Metro: Luobao Line, Baishizhou Station (白石洲站), Exit A

    (Cao Zhen)