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Gay & Lesbianas Asociados del Yumbo

The asociation for Gay people in Playa del Inglйs. Founded in September 2001. Me and Matty believe that Yumbo, or Jumbo as espanyol named it, is the mecah for all gays and lesbians. As it houses many a magmanemous occasions like gay mardi gras, drag competitions, naked bbq's and ofcourse is situated near the lovely gay nudist beaches of Playa del Ingles. Upon hearing of this dream of a place i felt compelled to research more into it and discovered for homosexuals the YUMBO is no longer just a personal tip and, also heterosexuals know about the "scene" in the YUMBO. When talking about the YUMBO, the term "Gay Center" is often uttered. And that is quite alright A big part of the YUMBOs uniqueness is due to the "scene". The nicest bars where the most creative ideas and extensive cocktail menues welcome the guests are mainly managed by homosexuals. The liberal atmosphere and the life for one another and with one another between heteros, homos and other minorities is the basis of the special charm of the YUMBO. Nowhere in Playa del Inglйs you will be welcomed in a warmer manner and, besides find a more varied range of offers and diversions. The YUMBO is proud of the open and liberal and, in parts even illustrous group of gays and lesbians reflecting free feelings. Nevertheless we have not forgotten that homosexuality is not as normal in the world as it is on the island of Gran Canaria. Gays and lesbians are too often faced with discrimination. Thats the reason why committed gays do freely show their sexual inclination to struggle for equality and more acceptance within our society.

The YUMBO supports these aims and contributes with pleasure to the enlightenment within the bounds of possibility. The worldwide "scene" has developped signs and symbols and you will recapture these in many places in the YUMBO. The symbol that had a very long lasting affect on me was the Labrys:
The labrys is a double-bladed ax which comes from myth as the scepter of the goddess Demeter (Artemis - goddess of the Earth.) Rites associated with the worship of Demeter are believed to have involved lesbian sex. Another theory links it to the Amazon armies in Greek artwork. The Amazons ruled with a dual-queen system, and were known to ferocious and merciless in battle, but just and fair once victorious. Today, the labrys has become a symbol of lesbian and feminist strength and self-sufficiency.

To finish this statement i would love to add that i shall soon be embarking on my pilgramige to the Yumbo center myself along with my family and cannot wait for the gayest, most sexual and thrilling experience of my life and am sad to have to leave my beloved boyfriend matty t behind but it cannot be helped!

So if you agree with me and matty, that the Yumbo is the absolute bestest place that anyone could ever imagine or dream of please sign this pertition.... Thank you xXxXx