Marsa : Outrage After Children’s Painting Workshop Vandalized in Essaâda Park

An act of vandalism in Essaâda Park, in La Marsa, has sparked a wave of outrage and sadness among residents. The children’s painting workshop— a small educational space run with dedication by Mrs. Hayet — was found on Saturday morning completely ransacked, burglarized, and left in total disarray by still-unidentified individuals.

As on every Saturday, children were expected to attend their art activity at 10 a.m., supervised by a teacher known for her kindness and devotion. But upon arrival, parents were met with a distressing sight: destroyed equipment, objects thrown to the ground, signs of forced entry, and a cabin entirely ravaged.

The shock was all the greater because nothing in this space dedicated to children appears to have any commercial value that might justify a burglary. Paintbrushes? Small paintings made by the students? Tubes of acrylic paint? The scene raises many questions and reinforces a sense of absurdity and senseless violence.

Residents report that the park has been increasingly frequented at night by groups consuming drugs and committing acts of vandalism, in an area where the security presence is considered insufficient. Many locals denounce a lack of surveillance, even though the workshop is located directly opposite the municipality’s event hall.

For Mrs. Hayet— known for her kindness, passion for art, and commitment to the children of La Marsa— the shock is profound. Her workshop, reduced to ruins in a matter of minutes, has become a symbol of what many feel: the gradual neglect of a public space originally intended for families and cultural activities.

Residents are now calling for decisive action. They demand a strong response, the identification and punishment of those responsible, and an immediate increase in security in Essaâda Park to prevent similar incidents from occurring elsewhere in La Marsa.

The painting workshop— a true bubble of creativity and gentleness for children — now finds itself at the center of a broader debate on security, the protection of cultural spaces, and the responsibility of local authorities.

For parents and nearby residents, one message prevails: support Mrs. Hayet and save this space that brought light to La Marsa through children’s art and innocence.