Yahoo News Cities around the world pay union flag tributes to Manchester
Cities around the world have staged a show of solidarity with Manchester by projecting the British flag on to famous buildings and beaming out messages of support at sporting events.
Dubai goes big. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/Jqc3wAnb7I
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) May 23, 2017
The HSBC building in Hong Kong.
Saw this photo on Facebook tonight showing HSBC building in Hong Kong #Manchester pic.twitter.com/8MSVJrI2jP
— Marianne Bray (@mariannefbray) May 23, 2017
Brandenburg Gate this evening #Manchester #solidarity pic.twitter.com/36QlNsdGra
— Ciara Doherty (@ciarathedoc) May 23, 2017
The Adnoc Group building was lit up with the flag in Abu Dhabi, the Arab emirate which is home to Sheikh Mansour, owner of Manchester City.
#ADNOC HQ displays the #British Union Jack in solidarity with the victims of Manchester attack pic.twitter.com/uWatIQachL
— AdnocGroup (@AdnocGroup) May 23, 2017
The Orlando Eye in Florida was lit up in union flag colours.
Our ❤️ goes out to those affected by the attack on the Manchester Arena. Tonight the Eye will be lit in Union Jack colors. #ManchesterStrong pic.twitter.com/4iAOIoX2Cb
— The Orlando Eye (@theorlandoeye) May 23, 2017
Also in the US, the British national anthem, God Save The Queen, was played at the start of the New York Yankees game versus the Kansas City Royals.
.@Yankees play 'God Save the Queen' before game vs. @Royals https://t.co/po95MqB6oo pic.twitter.com/DUq0OEJk5H
— NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) May 24, 2017
The Empire State Building in New York and the Eiffel Tower in Paris turned off their lights in solidarity with the victims.
In deep sympathy for the lives lost in Manchester, England last night, we will remain dark this evening. 📷: @isardasorensen pic.twitter.com/QOnxlkCaY1
— Empire State Bldg (@EmpireStateBldg) May 23, 2017
The city hall in Tel Aviv was also lit up, as were fountains in Zagreb..
Tel Aviv City Hall is illuminated with the Union flag in solidarity with the residents of #Manchester and the British people. 🇬🇧🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/lmTLRhCPUh
— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) May 23, 2017
Thank you Zagreb! Hvala Zagreb! #Manchester pic.twitter.com/yFfFIcvP2v
— UK in Croatia 🇬🇧 (@UKinCroatia) May 23, 2017
