Gay black gothenburg, sweden

On a snow-cold winter's night in Sweden, a gay atheist and his husband entered Gothenburg Cathedral for the annual candlelit Lucia concert -- and, two hours later, emerged elated. That atheist was me and in the months since that night the memory of that Saint Lucia celebration has reminded me anew of the power of music and beauty in the face of post-election darkness. Few holidays in Sweden are as beloved as Saint Lucia Day , which is celebrated annually on the 13th of December. In the ancient Julian calendar, the Lucia tradition was associated with the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, a dangerous night marked by supernatural beings.

A shivering February morning, not a cloud on the azure ceiling above me. It was one of those bright freezing days when the tiny patches of snow are almost gone but the sun is too weak to warm the air properly. Everything was absolutely silent as I walked down to the bus stop, but not in my head. Up there was a war fought between my fiercely clashing thoughts.

As most of us in the LGBTQ community now realize, complacency is no longer an option and social progress that seemed inevitable is no longer a given. Nonetheless, the march towards LGBTQ equality continues. Less than twenty years ago, Gothenburg was known as the most virulently homophobic city in Sweden. Located on the West Coast of Sweden and celebrated for its natural beauty, Gothenburg remained a challenge for LGBTQ people.

We are happy to announce the fifth edition of Gothenburg Queer Lindy Festival 19thst September !!! Welcome to a festival where we acknowledge and celebrate the queer expressions of swing dancing. Location: Forum, at Doktor Fries Torg 7. This is our main venue and the home of West Coast Jitterbugs.