Darwin turned on some fabulous weather and a great gathering of ‘rainbow family’ at the opening event of the 2007 Pride Festival at the Brown’s Mart Theatre on Saturday 26th May.
The festival was launched by the NT’s very fabulous Chief Minister, Clare Martin MLA, who is a very strong supporter of our rainbow community and wholeheartedly endorses it’s concomitant impact through tourism.
L-R Wally, Margie, Shane, NT Chief Minister Clare Martin,
Danni & Phil at the Galta stand, sharing the afternoon.
It was a great afternoon with representation by NT GALTA members Ollie (GALTA’s new Top End rep), Shane and Margie (Frangipani Holidays), Danni (Sacred Earth Safaris), Wally (Travel Writer) along with Phil & Glenn (The Rainbow Connection). Though numbers were less than those in the other capital cities, the energy & enthusiasm easily matched that of the other major g/l events nationally. The ‘camp dogs’ competition was judged by a panel from the local RSPCA and the ultimate winner announced by Clare Martin.
The after-party held at Throb Niteclub was also a great success with owners Mark & Tim once more hosting a fabulous evening of glitter and glam for all to enjoy.
The overarching highlight of the weekend was our stay at the stunningly beautiful, multi-award winning Moon Shadow Villas in The Gardens. Such superb accommodation is a real testament to the talents of it’s owners/mangers Peter (builder) & Moya (interior design).
GALTA will be back in Darwin for Pride again next year – hopefully with a Board Meeting attached so that many more of our extended executive can explore the many joys that Darwin has to offer.
Phil Walcott
NT Regional Director
28/05/07
