Mozambique: Maputo unveils wildlife-themed mural to promote tourism and conservation

A new environmental mural was inaugurated alongside Robert Mugabe Square, at the end of Rua dos Desportistas, in Maputo, as part of celebrations marking the 139th anniversary of the capital’s elevation to city status on Tuesday.

The mural brings together sculptures of animals, including an elephant, zebra, lion and gazelle, as well as two figures representing tourists, in a display promoting national tourism

The initiative reflects the view that the site could become a tourist attraction and that Maputo is well placed to develop its tourism sector.

Speaking to Domingo, Rui Silva, an environmental activist responsible for producing the work, explained that the mural aims, on the one hand, to highlight the importance of one of the country’s natural assets, its wildlife, and, on the other, to convey a message about the need to preserve it.

Silva said the work took approximately two months to complete, excluding the initial preparation. “The project involved two teams, one of painters and another of sculptors.”

Rui Silva explained that the intention is to make the space not only a place for public appreciation and enjoyment, but also a kind of outdoor classroom, particularly for schools and children.

Source: Domingo