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| Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation | Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation |
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| A university student in Japan has dressed up as Volodymyr Zelensky for his graduation ceremony. | A university student in Japan has dressed up as Volodymyr Zelensky for his graduation ceremony. |
| The man donned the Ukrainian president's iconic green long-sleeved top and matching trousers, and told Japanese network Yomiuri that he took efforts to grow his beard. | |
| His costume was part of the unique graduation ceremony of Kyoto University, which allows students to wear whatever they want. | |
| And they certainly make the most of it. | And they certainly make the most of it. |
| Over the years, the weird and wonderful tradition has seen everyone from Where's Wally to Pokémon and even Jesus Christ collect their diplomas at the university. | Over the years, the weird and wonderful tradition has seen everyone from Where's Wally to Pokémon and even Jesus Christ collect their diplomas at the university. |
| The student, who has only been identified as Amiki on Twitter, told Japanese media that he dressed as Mr Zelensky to show solidarity with Ukraine. | The student, who has only been identified as Amiki on Twitter, told Japanese media that he dressed as Mr Zelensky to show solidarity with Ukraine. |
| "Since December, when I was growing out my beard, I was told I look like President Zelensky," he told Yomiuri. | "Since December, when I was growing out my beard, I was told I look like President Zelensky," he told Yomiuri. |
| The graduate also carried signs bearing messages of support and quotes from the president's speech to US Congress in December. | The graduate also carried signs bearing messages of support and quotes from the president's speech to US Congress in December. |
| This year's graduation ceremony was the first time in three years that students from the university have attended in person, due to the pandemic. | This year's graduation ceremony was the first time in three years that students from the university have attended in person, due to the pandemic. |
| According to NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, a rabbit and an otter carefully made their way on to the stage to collect their diplomas, as well as a drummer, who burst into a beat upon graduating, supported by other musicians in the crowd. | According to NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, a rabbit and an otter carefully made their way on to the stage to collect their diplomas, as well as a drummer, who burst into a beat upon graduating, supported by other musicians in the crowd. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Volodymyr Zelensky | Volodymyr Zelensky |
| Japan | Japan |
| Students | Students |