The first charity flea market for "young philanthropists" will open in Tai'an city, in East China's Shandong province, on July 21, and is aimed at the city's teenagers who wish to raise funds for a good cause, according to My0538.com.

Participants will have the opportunity to use 100 booths free of charge in order to sell products – including secondhand books and other goods, or handmade items - to raise funds for charity.

The event is sponsored by the city's service center for youth social organizations and is organized by various social organizations, who also aim to cultivate the teenagers' sense of social responsibility. Participants must be accompanied by their parents. Enrollment hotline.: 5891211.