Leicester Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka
Leicester Ukrainians have been celebrating Vyshyvanka, also known as Ukrainian Embroidery Day.
Vyshyvanka is a type of traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt that is often decorated with intricate patterns and designs that hold symbolic meaning.
These shirts have been worn by Ukrainians for centuries and are a source of pride and identity for many.
In Ukraine the day is a national holiday, so Matt Smith went to meet a group celebrating in the city.
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