Celebrating unashamed sexuality: The theme is of transcending cultural shame to celebrate one's sexual nature." The Greatest Love of All" as sung by Whitney Houston. Hard-won self-esteem: The theme involves fighting through oppression, darkness, or fear to gain freedom, beauty, or self-esteem.Throw your cares away: A carefree narrative about putting your troubles aside and partying.You are not alone: Songs about coming together as a community or reassurance to the lonely that there are others like them out there.Overcoming hardship in love: Usually a narrative of a wronged lover who comes back stronger than before.Big-voiced divas: Rather than particular to the songs, this area of gay anthems is more akin to a cult of personality of a large gay male following for some particular diva-style pop music vocalists who are almost always black, female gay icons.In the 2002 book Queer, the following ten main themes were listed that are common among many, if not all gay anthems: Melanie Brown was shown kissing another woman in her " For Once in My Life" video, making this song a hymn of the gay community.Īlthough every song is individual, the criteria for what makes a gay anthem has shown a trend among the years.
from 9pm: Drag Queen Gala on the main stage.from 8pm: High Heel Race in the Yumbo Center.1pm 8pm: Wet&White at Amadores Beach Club.noon - 8pm: Blue Pool Party (AxelBeach Maspalomas).The highlight of the show was the performance of Kate Ryan, with some hits: Voyage Voyage, Ella Elle L'a, Desenchantee. īut luckily many noticed it and there was again a large Red Ribbon with many burning candles in the Yumbo Center. Unfortunately, this was not mentioned on the stage at all this year.Īlso in 2016 red candles could be bought and thus support ACES. Gay Pride España 2016.ĪCES - Local HIV help here in Gran Canaria So Ismael will represent Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) on the 01st July 2016 in Madrid and can hope for the title Mr. The 12 candidates presented themselves in 2 rounds in front of the jury - In sexy swimwear and later dressed.įirst placed and thus Mr. (2nd place: 200 € and 3rd place: € 100) among other prizes. Gay Pride Maspalomas 2016:Ī trip for 5 nights to Madrid (with all included) and a check of 300 €. The prize for the winner, and thus for Mr.
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Yet even here the whole presentation was very professional (by the team of Mr. This competition was the longest part of this stage show - And could have been shortened sometimes. The 12 candidates have already presented themselves in the afternoon during the Men's Pool Party and one of them was later Mr. This competition will take place in the spanish capital Madrid on the 01st July 2016. New in 2016 - With this competition the candidate was found, who will represent Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) in the election of Mr. This needs to be mentioned - The shows in 2016 are professional, precise, tight and organized.Īt least until now, and so also the Fashion Gala.ĭuring this show, the latest collections of Cool Style, Addicted and Boxer were presented - And there was quite a lot to see and many very sexy models on the stage.įor this not too many words are needed - Just have a look to the photos (below). Gay Pride Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) 2016. The Fashion Gala - Together with finals of Mr.