Day: 5 July 2018

One hundred days before the opening of its 28th edition, the Monaco Yacht Show launched its countdown in the atypical environment of the Monaco heliport.

A hundred guests – partners, exhibiting companies and private clients of the show – were invited to an exquisite cocktail reception in the relaxed atmosphere of soft sunlight on the French Riviera to discuss their participation in the MYS this September, which promises to be a new and exceptional edition.

As a foretaste of this September’s show, when the most outstanding superyachts on the planet will exhibit in Port Hercules and anchor offshore, the luckiest guests of the quiz held during the reception immediately boarded a helicopter operated by MYS partner Monacair for a panoramic flight over the Bay of Monaco.

Earlier in the evening, Gaëlle Tallarida, General Manager of the MYS, held a press conference and presented the show’s strategies to attract future superyacht clients.

In the presence of twenty journalists and representatives of the show’s media partners, Ms Tallarida highlighted the projects reserved for private customers who will be visiting the show: the third edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit, the Sapphire Experience – the VIP visit programme – and the public relations events hosted abroad to promote the show and the superyacht industry to a high-profile audience.

The evening was also the opportunity to unveil the new setting of the 2018 floating exhibition, which will display 120 superyachts with an average length of 49 metres. On the quays, the different exhibition areas dedicated to the yachting and luxury sectors, and the thematic areas related to superyacht lifestyle like the Tenders & Toys, the Car Deck and the brand-new Art Pavilion – dedicated to the exhibition of art pieces – will set the tempo to visit the 580 exhibiting companies.

Organised by Monegasque Road Safety, the Monegasque Final of the Road Education Exercise took place on Monday, June 25, at the Recreation Centre of the Route de la Turbie, involving 36 children from classes CM1 and CM2 schools in the Principality.

Participants in the final passed a written test and then rode their bicycles on a short route lined with road signs that they may meet in real road conditions. Each of them was followed by a policeman who noted any infringements.

The trophies awarded to the laureates were offered by the Monaco Automobile Club, the National Education, Youth and Sports Department and the Monegasque Road Safety Department. The best school cup went to St. Charles School.

The first three winners then represented Monaco at the Departmental Finals held in Saint-Laurent du Var on June 27, the best of them ranking 21st out of 50.

For the first time ever, the world-renowned Monaco Boys Choir will perform in Vietnam as part of its Summer Tour of Asia, 2018, the Hanoi Grapevine reports.

The choir will offer two concerts at Hanoi’s historic St. Joseph’s Cathedral, on July 10 and July 13 at 20:00, following the nightly Mass service.

Founded in 1974, the Monaco Boys Choir is part of the Monaco Cathedral Choir and is composed of twenty-five boys aged 9 to 16. Today, under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, Les Petits Chanteurs play an active role in Monaco’s cultural life.

The young singers have visited more than 40 countries around the world, acting as ambassadors for the Principality and showcasing Monaco’s historic association with culture and the performing arts.

Entrance is free and open to the public.