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Day: 18 February 2020

Human health and the ocean

by: Cassandra Tanti
18/02/2020

The risks that ocean degradation pose to human health will be the focus of a high-level symposium coming up in May at One Monte Carlo, organised by key institutions in Monaco and supported by the World Health Organisation.
Interactions between the oceans and human health are numerous, complex and yet largely unknown to most of the public, stakeholders and the scientific community.
That is why the Scientific Centre of Monaco (CSM) and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation will organise an International Scientific Symposium titled ‘Human Health and the Ocean in a Changing World’ from 11th to 13th of May at the One Monte Carlo Conference Centre. It will be held under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and in partnership with many international institutions and stakeholders including the WHO, CNRS, Boston College, Scripps Institute, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
The purpose of the symposium is to provide an update on the various risks human activities expose the oceans to, and the threats that those activities and the resulting ocean degradation pose to human health, but also to consider the various benefits that the ocean can bring to the health and wellbeing of populations.
The symposium is expected to attract around 250 scientists, researchers and physicians as well as journalists, policy makers and other stakeholders such as NGOs.
 
Photo: Pixabay
 

Hundreds join in Pink Ribbon Monaco Walk

by: Cassandra Tanti
18/02/2020

The 9th edition of the Pink Ribbon Monaco Walk has been a huge success, with close to 200 participants dressing in pink and supporting a very important cause.
The skies were clear on Sunday 17th February and despite it being the start of the school holidays, Pink Ribbon Monaco founder Natasha Frost says she is very happy with the turnout.
HSH Prince Albert helped kick off the walk which in the end raised 2,000€ for the Princess Grace Hospital.

Pink Ribbon Monaco Founder Natasha Frost and HSH Prince Albert

“It was great to hand the cheque to Benoite de Sevelinges, the hospital director,” Natasha told Monaco Life. “The money will be used for cancer patients to help with their comfort and contribute to post reconstruction nipple dermo-pigmentation.”

Now in its ninth year, the Pink Ribbon Monaco Walk follows a five kilometres circuit around the Principality and is an opportunity for people of all ages to support friends and family while raising awareness about breast cancer screening. Each year, the walk takes place alongside the Monaco Run.
 
Photos courtesy: Pink Ribbon Monaco
 
Read more:
Interview Natasha Frost: Founder Pink Ribbon Monaco
 
 

Monaco auto show to feature new technology cars

by: Stephanie Horsman
18/02/2020

The exciting future of automobiles and new transport technologies will be showcased during the Automobile and Mobility Innovation Show 2020 at Port Hercule next month.
The 4th annual Monaco Auto Show, being held from 5th to 8th March, is a car lover’s dream. The show emphasises automobiles and alternative mobility vehicles of tomorrow, featuring incredible new technologies that visitors are encouraged to see, touch and admire.
Displays includes urban electric vehicles, concept cars, prototypes, sports cars and ‘hypercars’ loaded with the latest technological advances in the industry.
Innovative charging systems, connectivity directly from personal devices to the cars, and new applications are some of the new elements being added to these state-of-the-art cars and mobility vehicles.
The show will also include the launch of the new Porsche Taycan, which is said to go from zero to 100 in 2.8 seconds using an advanced launch control system. It also has an incredible 388 to 412 kilometre range. The car is equipped with what they call a Performance Battery Plus, the latest in lithium-ion technology and is based on a system similar to their endurance race car, the 919 Hybrid. Higher voltage offers more power and shorter charging times.
 
 

Saving the Med's heritage sites

by: Stephanie Horsman
18/02/2020

Major accomplishments in preserving the Mediterranean’s rich cultural heritage will be highlighted at the upcoming RIMM meeting, which brings together experts from several different fields of study. 

Every two years, experts gather for the Monaco and Mediterranean International Meetings (RIMM) to discuss challenges and potential solutions for problems facing the many cultural legacies in need of conservation protection, reconstruction or rehabilitation in the Mediterranean region.  

The theme for this year’s Monaco and Mediterranean International Meetings at the Oceanographic Museum is ‘Acting for heritage’, named in honour of the increasing number of actions that are being implemented to protect the cultural inheritances of the Mediterranean regions.  

This heritage, both tangible and intangible, are of great concern because without these precious resources, history will be lost forever, and with it the ability to share cultural details in concrete or easily understandable ways.

Historians, philosophers, archaeologists, architects and personalities from the political world and civil society will address issues at four round table meetings, reporting on their own personal accomplishments in terms of conservation, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.  

The topics of the four discussions, spread out over the 12th and 13th of March, are Mediterranean heritage: between inheritances and prospects for the future; Heritage in tension: protection strategies and new governance; collaborative heritage; Monaco facing its history, and finally, A Living Word with the Tunisian filmmaker Ferid Boughedir, followed at 8:00 pm by his film ‘Halfaouine, the Child of the Terraces’.

HSH Prince Albert II will officially open the event on Thursday 12th March at 10:30am, alongside Director-General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay and Xavier Darcos, Chancellor of the Institute of France.

Entry to the conference is free to the public, though registration is required by emailing rim.reservation@gmail.com.

 
Photo: A castle in Italy, source Pixabay

Monaco’s Medieval adventures

by: Cassandra Tanti
18/02/2020

Knights in shining armour, clashes between heroic warriors and gallant chivalrous acts were alive and well for one day only last Saturday at the Buhurt Prime medieval combat championships played out under the Chapiteau in Fontvieille.
Ten international teams gathered for the event which featured ten-minute rigorous combats. Groups of five against five opponents battled it out in a modern medieval showdown where hand to hand combat ruled and swords, shields and axes flew with wild abandon in a specially made round arena reminiscent of times long since passed.
The armour and weaponry were completely historically accurate, crafted according to designs from the Middle Ages. The fighters had one goal: to stay on their feet. To hit the ground meant the player was vanquished. In addition to the need to stay upright against opponents, they also had to avoid obstacles, such as fallen comrades, in the ring.

The protective gear worn by the fighters was not allowed to be taken off at any time during the matches. The rules on this were stringent and the referees extremely attentive, ensuring no one got seriously injured.
By the time the combatants reached the semi-finals, they had already endured a long day of fighting, but the excitement of the spectators ratcheted their intensity up a few notches. The last four teams standing were Bear Paw, Old Friends, Western Tower and White Company.
Bear Paw took out Old Friends and Western Tower defeated White Company, leading to an all-Russian finale. In the end, it was Bear Paw who came out the victors, followed by Western Tower with Old Friends taking third.
Buhurt Prime was sponsored by Monaco’s boutique jeweller Vitale 1913, who created the medals and awards for the exciting competition.
“We were excited to sponsor this event for different reasons,” Alberto Vitale told Monaco Life. “Firstly, both my grandfathers – Alberto Vitale and Domenico Brizio – were knights for the Catholic Church, and secondly I personally believe that, in our era, we should remember the value of the Middle Ages.”
 
 
Photos by Max Voshchanov
 
 
 

Miss March: bespoke fashion with a kick

by: Alessandra Vicedomini
18/02/2020

What a lucky girl I am! I was invited for a private walk through to pre-view the new Miss March Collection before the opening cocktail at the sumptuous boutique Monte-Carlo Forever in the Metropole Shopping centre; sparkling moments literally throwing me back to my younger years when I took on the creative direction of my family brand Vicedomini – an exciting mix between flash-back and déjà-vu.
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The beauty, freshness and passion that super young designer Michelle Marozzi exudes are perfectly reflected in her Made in Monaco creations. You can certainly see sophistication and femininity, yet her style is clean, well defined and easy at the same time.

Michelle Marozzi (centre) with her mother Paola Orsenigo and Michel Dotta

She refers to the aesthetic of trendy teens and targets fashionistas in their 20s, although I feel fully entitled to state that her fashion covers much more than youngsters thanks to the distinguished choice of all things white, simple, neat lines, tartans and coloured tweeds, which definitively applies to all ages. It is timeless.

Such a talent and success-to-be is not surprising when you consider she speaks four languages perfectly, studied fashion marketing and BA Global Management in London, and her mother studied at Maranogoni’s in Milan and had a career as a designer and buyer working for many Italian maisons.
Elisabetta Gregoraci and Michelle Marozzi

Armed with such a seducing background, Michelle could have easily been tempted to go big on opulent designs. Instead, she doubles down on practicality and designs everything wearable.

Last season in general was so much about colour and volume in those big dresses that I almost rejected the idea of fully accepting the trend while assisting the main shows in Milan and Paris.
Flicking through Miss March’s best sellers, I was captured by the simplicity of pieces you can wear in the day and will take you right through to the evening.

My favourite? The midnight blue and black two pieces options, shorts or pleated skirts, developed in cotton tartan or monochrome tweeds, pulled in at the waist with sculptural cropped tops, that can be hushed up for evening with precious accessories.

I can see the street-style set on young beauty queens wearing high–waisted culottes with knee-high boots, or sophisticated young mums dressing it down with flats or pic sandals.
 
Fashion Designer Alessandra Vicedomini is Monaco Life‘s fashion contributor, keeping readers up to date on all things couture.
Top photo: Alessandra Vicedomini wearing Miss March
Read more:
New York Fashion Week with Alessandra Vicedomini
Paris Fashion Week with Alessandra Vicedomini
Interview: Fashion designer Alessandra Vicedomini
A night at Dolce & Gabbana
Supporting the Guardian Angels charity gala
 
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