KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL) will be lit up in blue and yellow – the colours of Ukraine's national flag – on Monday in celebration of Ukraine's 29th Independence Day.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Malaysia, in a statement to Bernama, said the event is part of the programme, including online programmes, planned worldwide to mark the occasion.

“Because of the COVID-19, we cannot hold our usual celebrations involving mass gatherings. That is why we wanted to find a new, creative way to mark this day. We are going to launch a lot of online events and invite all the people around the world to join us – it continues.

“We are very grateful to the management of Menara KL for helping us to mark our Independence Day in such a unique way,” the statement said.

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On Sunday night, Menara KL was also lit in blue and yellow to mark Ukraine's National Flag Day.

Ukraine gained independence from Soviet rule on Aug 24, 1991.