その日は終わりの行進から始まりました 500 ドーバープライドの素晴らしい5年目に向けて、人々や数百人が街頭に並び、支持を表明し、旗を翻す!
参加したボランティアは「ドーバープライドは私の人生で最高の経験の一つでした。参加してくれた皆さんに感謝します」と述べた。, それとそれをサポートしたすべての人を整理しました! ドーバーのプライドのチームは、誰もが出くわす最も愛情深く思いやりのある人々です. それで, 私たち全員のために安全なスペースを作ってくれてありがとう」
ドーバープライドのフレイザードイルチェア兼共同設立者は次のように述べています。. 外からはそうではないように思えるかもしれませんが、地元で多くの小さなイベントがポップアップしていて、ソーシャルサークルを作成しています, コラボレーションにつながるLGBTQ+と奇妙な接続を作成します, パートナーシップやその他の機会. 今年は祝います 5 years of Dover Pride which has come such a long way and that’s really down to how hard our small but dedicated creative team works. They put in the hard work because they care about the future of Dover and it’s lgbtq+ community.”
Lisa Oulton founder and director of Future Foundry which has been the Pride partners since Year 1 前記
“I wanted to celebrate how big of an impact Dover Pride has had in Dover, a fabulous transformation. The town has grown warmer and more tolerant even though challenges still persist. The Dover Pride team needs you – more volunteers, more support to get behind the team. challenges need to be continuously worked through and the Pride in this Town protected if you want to see Dover Pride in 5 years time. 住みたい場所にしてください。」
町の市長スーザン・ジョーンズは言った: “以来、 2019, 町議会はドーバープライドの側にありました – 歴史的な市庁舎からデジタルプライドでパンデミックに直面する. 過去3年間, 私たちの支援はローマの芝生に強く立っていました, 今日私たちが集まるところ. 地元のアーティスト, パフォーマーと献身的なチーム, そして、あなたの多くは今日ここにいます, これらのイベントの中心でした, ドーバーとこのコミュニティの真の精神を紹介します。”
Diederikスメット, プレースメイキング, ドーバープライドの今年のリードスポンサーであるドーバー港のイベントとパートナーシップマネージャーは、「私たちはドーバープライドの一部であることを誇りに思っています 2023, ドーバーで長年にわたってLGBTQ+コミュニティの感動的な旅を紹介する!"
Amrick Channa from the X Factor and The Voice who performed this year and last year at Dover Pride said “I feel pride is extremely important in small towns because diversity and inclusivity especially for marginalized groups is something that needs to be worked upon. We are making positive progress but still have a lot of work to do.”
HAVOC who is a drag Queen from Dover and started drag because of Dover Pride and The Anxious Pickle Club said “I’ve attended Dover Pride over the years and I’ve always wanted to become a drag performer and get on that stage! With the help of The Anxious Pickle Club a queer night set up by the founders of Dover Pride Emma Sikora and Frazer Doyle I’ve now been doing drag and performing since October ‘22 and now here we are, a full circle moment for me to be performing at Dover Pride ‘23! To anyone with a goal, what are you waiting for?! Go for it!"
Sophia Stardust who returned to perform at Dover Pride again this year said “WAHOOO is how I feel about being back this year. In smaller towns like this compared to places like London, there are not as many of us being ourselves! Inspiring everyone to be themselves is why I love to do it!"
Ryan James Abbott founder and choreographer of dance troupe Haus Of Heels said “Performing at Dover Pride specifically is very special for me/ us (Haus of Heels) Not only does it get bigger and better every year but it’s where we started. Haus of Heels performed on The Roman Lawn for the very first time, coming out of the Pandemic in 2021. So I guess we owe a lot to the Dover Pride Team! What a team they are too! Not everyone can get to the huge pride events going on around the country, so having events like Dover Pride brings the Pride protest basically to your doorstep. It’s always an open and friendly atmosphere for the whole family, with entertainment from the best local acts. If I do say so myself. This is the third year we have opened the main stage and we cannot wait to be back, spreading the sass and celebrating love with the community.”
The Diety host of Dover Pride’s main stage said “Hosting Dover Pride has been incredible! Watching Dover Pride grow and becoming one of the biggest events for the town is amazing. Pride is such an important thing for the lgbtq+ community. Firstly, we get to show the world that we are here and exist. Secondly, we pull focus on rights and respect that might be missing for us. Pride in particular for small towns is just as important as one you would find in larger cities as not everyone wants/can travel to those further away which are possibly more crowded and they would miss out on the opportunity to express themselves. I love seeing everyone in all of their colors be happy and free for the day and for the rest of all time!"
Miss Di Vour drag queen co-host of Dover Pride’s main stage who was born in Dover said “Growing up queer in Dover was never particularly fun or easy, which is why Dover Pride is SO important. It’s been a privilege to be involved since the first year and I am so excited to have co-hosted this years and the after party to celebrate 5 years of Dover Pride!"
Bettie Late N’ Never drag queen who hosted the second stage the Dover Pride Café at La Salle Verte said “For me to be able to host the Dover Pride Cafe at La Salle Verte means that my chosen family have faith in me. The Anxious Pickles have welcomed me with open arms and helped me with my drag journey since February, and this feels like the culmination of all our efforts. Chosen family is so important, and for me to be able to give back to them like this is wonderful. Being able to find a chosen queer family in such a small location really shows how important Pride has become, reaching out all over and showing that people care and want you to thrive, no matter where you are or where you’ve come from.”
Dover Pride would like to thank all of their sponsors for helping to make this happen including Port Of Dover, 未来の鋳造所, ドーバータウン協議会, South Kent National Education Union and the People’s Postcode Lottery and Postcode Trust for their support!
フォトクレジット: David Goodson
