'We must never forget how the whole of the LGBTQ+ community came together at a time of crisis'
As a sea of flickering candles are held in the air in unison in Sackville Gardens on Monday evening, Manchester’s Gay Village falls silent for perhaps the first time since Friday.
This year’s vigil, which featured a wealth of music, spoken word performances and touching tributes, featured a theme of celebrating queer women, with the likes of Kate O'Donnell, DJ Paulette and activist and writer Hafsa Qureshi amongst those taking to the stage during the two-hour event. Actress Nickie Miles-Wildin paid tribute to Jackie Hagan, who died in June, by encouraging people to summon the power of disco in her honour as she recalled stories of the performer drinking prosecco from her prosthetic leg. Actor Sam Buttery also provided a bit of comedy in-between a stellar and heartfelt performance of ANOHNI and the Johnsons' For Today I Am A Boy, which drew emotion from the crowd.
"We must never forget how the whole of the LGBTQ+ community came together at a time of crisis to fight prejudices in the face of adversity. It is crucial we remember this so we can act as one to support each other today and in the future."
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