{"id":51198,"date":"2023-11-10T12:10:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T12:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/?p=51198"},"modified":"2025-06-24T22:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:28:32","slug":"europride-in-malta-a-legacy-of-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/europride-in-malta-a-legacy-of-love\/","title":{"rendered":"EuroPride in Malta: <br>A legacy of love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#26647f\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>The \u201cbig queer summer of \u201823\u201d will forever be cemented into the annals of Malta\u2019s already rich and colourful history, with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmalta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European archipelago nation<\/a><\/strong> pulling off a phenomenal EuroPride in Valletta earlier this year. But even when the rainbow balloons and floats have been packed away until next summer, Malta has achieved so much to be proud of, and the power of EuroPride will undoubtedly endure in the hearts and minds of OutThere travellers forevermore, and all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mediterranean\u2019s largest-ever LGBTQ+ Pride celebration \u2013 EuroPride 2023 \u2013 drew nearly a hundred thousand people over its ten days of potent community engagement and revelry. It culminated in an outstanding parade attended by some 40,000 people, and a stellar concert headlined by none other than international pop mega-star Christina Aguilera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The world watched closely, as what many would have once thought would be <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/the-road-to-europride-valletta-2023-valletta-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an unlikely nation to host the event<\/a><\/strong>, showed just how incredible, open-minded, poignant, and capable its relatively small but mighty LGBTQIA+ community is. They delivered an incredible and memorable celebration that we were over the moon to be part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the final night of EuroPride in Valletta, concertgoers \u2013&nbsp;young and old, queer and straight (the fact that the governing authorities put on a free concert for all also speaks for the vision of true integration of the country\u2019s LGBTQ+ community, its allies, and the wider population) \u2013 flocked to Floriana to sing along to Xtina\u2019s iconic lyrics, \u201cYou are beautiful, in every single way\u201d \u2013 a parable of self-love and one of the many adopted anthems of the community. It\u2019s particularly touching in this case, as it sums up Malta\u2019s approach to diversity, but moreover, it says a lot for the country&#8217;s progress towards acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta is exceedingly beautiful, and its physical magnificence extends far beyond its 16<sup>th<\/sup>-century limestone buildings in Valletta, historical Three Cities, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/the-mysteries-of-mdina-mdina-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mdina<\/a><\/strong>. But beauty can also be used to describe its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/food-glorious-food-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearty and tasty cuisine<\/a><\/strong>, from local staples to Michelin-starred wizardry, and its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/sights-set-high-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">incredible natural beauty<\/a><\/strong>: endless blue skies, coastal landscapes and aquamarine sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Revellers in Malta holding a huge rainbow flag. \" class=\"wp-image-51214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-4-770x1155.jpg 770w, 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https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-1400x2100.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-6-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A water sculpture behind rainbow balloons.\" class=\"wp-image-51216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-1400x2100.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-7.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sherry Vine performing at Europride.\" class=\"wp-image-51215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-1400x2100.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Malta-EuroPride-Valletta-5.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But what we have found to be most attractive about Malta are the stories of its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/visit-malta-fabulous-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hidden treasures<\/a><\/strong> and rich past, and how they intersect with its inclusive present. What&#8217;s even more fascinating is the incredible people who have helped shape them. One such person is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/clayton-mercieca-valletta-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clayton Mercica<\/a><\/strong>, a champion of LGBTQ+ rights and one of the pioneers of EuroPride in Malta, along with stylish poster-boys and community pillars, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/charles-and-ron-naxxar-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charles + Ron<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is also beautiful is Malta\u2019s steadfast commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. The theme for EuroPride in Valletta was \u2018Equality from the Heart\u2019 and this is a premise that Malta holds dear. Testament to this is the fact that for the last eight years, ILGA-Europe has recognised Malta as the most LGBTQ+ affirmative nation in Europe. The list ranks 49 European countries on their policies, laws, and impact on the LGBTQ+ populace, and Malta outshines all other countries that are perceived to be queer-affirmative. This gives credence to the local community to thrive and even act as role models for those from other European nations where being LGBTQ+ is still challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EuroPride in Valletta theme of \u2018Equality from the Heart\u2019 aimed to reach out to other Mediterranean and North African queer communities in a show of solidarity. Yet, it was heartening to also see how involved immigrants already are in the LGBTQ+ fabric of Malta. Involved in the planning and production of EuroPride are Brits, Hungarians, Italians and many others, among native Maltese. It seems like Malta\u2019s heritage of being the melting pot of Europe continues to this day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two thriving queer businesses; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gayguidemalta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gay Guide Malta<\/a><\/strong>, the ultimate web resource to all that\u2019s going on in the city, and <a href=\"https:\/\/queertoursmalta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Q Travel Malta<\/strong><\/a>, which provides LGBTQ+ history tours and can also arrange bespoke itineraries with LGBTQ+-friendly local businesses, are helmed by Hungarians who now live in Malta, where they feel they can thrive. It was amazing to see them partake in the parade together on a joint float, coursing through the narrow streets of Valletta. Together, they continue to spread the gospel of inclusivity, by providing sensitivity training to hoteliers and experience providers on how to better serve LGBTQ+ audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta.jpg\" alt=\"This story first appeared in The Mighty Malta Issue, available in print and digital.\" class=\"wp-image-40829 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta.jpg 1205w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-610x609.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-770x769.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Facebook-shop_Malta-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1205px) 100vw, 1205px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Find out what we loved most about Malta, pick up a copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/product\/outthere-the-mighty-malta-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Mighty Malta Issue<\/strong><\/a>, in print or for your tablet.<br><br>You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/luxury-travel-inspiration\/malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read more Maltese stories here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta is not short of LGBTQ+-welcoming properties. It was heartening to join the ally owners and senior management team from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/iniala-harbour-house-valletta-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iniala Harbour House<\/a><\/strong> at their table at a Europride in Valletta take-over party at nearby Gracy\u2019s Art and Supper Club. Their team had brought over US drag royalty, Sherry Vine to perform on its rooftop on the eve of parade day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other luxury properties continue to drive inclusivity both in their workforce and outreach to LGBTQ+ travellers: like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/intercontinental-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intercontinental Malta St Julian&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/the-phoenicia-valletta-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phoenicia on Floriana<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/corinthia-palace-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corinthia Palace<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/thirty-seven-gozo-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ThirtySeven Gozo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But at the end of the day, who wins from having Europride in Valletta? Well, as we\u2019ve laid out, it seems everybody does. EuroPride has strengthened the LGBTQIA+ community in Malta and \u2013 we\u2019d like to think \u2013\u00a0greater society as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that it has motivated people to not underestimate the power of humanity and to act with compassion on an everyday basis, something we all need and crave right now.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We feel that it has significantly raised the level of visibility and empathy in the country, especially for those who still feel marginalised. It has empowered minority-owned businesses and bred greater inclusivity in the wider commercial landscape. And all of this can only have a positive impact on those who travel to Malta for tourism, be it in the final months of this year, in 2024, or beyond. We for sure are excited to return soon to an invigorated and inclusive Malta.&nbsp;Love does indeed win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photography by Uwern Jong<\/em>, <em>Steve Jurvetson<\/em> <em>and<\/em> <em>Martin Galea De Giovanni<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/VisitMaltaLogo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/VisitMaltaLogo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/VisitMaltaLogo-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This article is in partnership with Visit Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmalta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>www.visitmalta.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cbig queer summer of \u201823\u201d will forever be cemented into the annals of Malta\u2019s already rich and colourful history, with the European archipelago nation pulling off a phenomenal EuroPride in Valletta earlier this year. But even when the rainbow balloons and floats have been packed away until next summer, Malta has achieved so much to be proud of, and the power of EuroPride will undoubtedly endure in the hearts and minds of OutThere travellers forevermore, and all year round. 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