In Kyiv, Ukrainians wear traditional embroidered clothes to mark Vyshyvanka Day, an annual celebration of folk traditions. The loose-fitting shirt, often white with geometric patterns embroidered around the edges known as "vyshyvanka" is a beloved folk garment worn on special occasions. This year’s celebration is seen as a symbol of national unity against the Russian invasion. "This is our nation code, this is self-identification as a Ukrainian. Despite the fact that we are in a war, on this day I wear a vyshyvanka," says Natalia. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES