Over the Wall” held Mural Unveiling Ceremony yesterday on November 26, 2022. As one of the projects commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan-Pakistan diplomatic relations, the mural has been created at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi with the support of the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association (Sindh). The concept of the mural is “Karachi’s Green Sea Turtle”, which is the symbol of the mural.
In Karachi, some beaches are famous for green sea turtles. Since they are endangered species, government agencies try to protect their baby lives in Karachi. Just like as the sea turtles, we, human beings, need protection and a lot of support in early childhood as well.
Mr. Miyazaki is creating the mural in pediatric hospital wishing children safety, protection, and hope. In the process of painting the mural, more than 300 children from many schools across Karachi have joined Mr. Miyazaki.
This mural is co-production, created by not only Miyazaki himself, but also children of Karachi. According to Mr. Miyazaki: “I am pleased to create a mural in Karachi commemorating of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and Japan.
Since NICH, where I am making this mural, is a hospital for children, I drew people who protect the green sea turtles and their eggs to represent people who protect children. I wish that future is always bright for Pakistani children.”
