To bring together people of different backgrounds and cultures, two Welsh street artists collaborated with a Qatari artist to unveil a mural 13 meters in height in the heart of Doha's cultural district, Katara. The Welsh government's minister for the economy, Vaughan Gething, traveled to Qatar to see the two massive works of art before Wales's upcoming match against England on November 29.

The mural, which was a collaboration between Welsh street artists Bryce Davies (aka Peaceful Progress) and Hannah McGree and Qatari artist Muna AlBader, features the national flowers of both countries—the bright yellow of the Welsh daffodil and the lilac tones of the Qataf flower.

"The World Cup has provided a unique opportunity not just to show the world that Wales is a distinct nation within the UK, but to project our values of community and inclusivity," Vaughan Gething said. The mural is part of our initiative to learn about and interact with communities from around the world.

The daffodil has enduring significance in Wales as a symbol of renewal and renewal of hope because of its association with David, the patron saint of Wales. From March through May, the Qataf, also called Lemonium or Sea Lavendar, displays its clusters of pink or lilac flowers, which emerge atop a bright redbud.

Cardiff native Bryce Davies, aka Peaceful Progress, has been painting aerosol murals for the past two decades. The mural, he said, features "two instantly recognizable symbols of the two nations combined in a way that has never been seen before" to blend in with Katara's natural environment. The work is emblematic of national pride, the potential for good to come from sports, and the beautiful game of football.

To further encourage participation from both native Qataris and tourists, a second mural was designed to feature the word "unity" in Welsh, Arabic, and English, and visitors and residents alike are encouraged to pick up a paintbrush and fill in a section of the mural.

These murals were commissioned for this year's UK Festival in Qatar, which will feature panels discussing the positive uses of sports. The British Council, the Welsh Government, Street Child United, and Education Above All hosted a launch event for the two murals.

The murals are being made as a part of the Gwyl Cymru Festival, a 10-day celebration of creativity during the tournament that features over 200 events in Wales and around the world.

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