The Mission of Ukraine to the European Union celebrated the Day of the State Flag of Ukraine in Brussels with the traditional unfolding of a 30-meter Ukrainian flag in front of the European Parliament.
This was reported by the Mission on Facebook.
The ceremony was opened by the Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, followed by speeches from the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and the Chair of the Euronest Delegation of the European Parliament, Serhiy Lahodynskyi.
The Secretary-General of the European Parliament, Alessandro Chiocchetti, was also present at the ceremony.
In his speech to those present, Chentsov noted: «What we are holding here today is much more than just a national symbol. It is a symbol of centuries of struggle and generations of sacrifice, a symbol of the indomitable spirit of Ukrainians. I am convinced that soon the Ukrainian flag will find its place in the EU institutions not only as a gesture of solidarity but also as the flag of a full-fledged EU member.»
Representatives of the «Cultural Landing» also participated in the celebration, performing Ukrainian and European anthems, as well as several Ukrainian compositions.