Monaco will mark the Chinese New Year with a gala evening at the Hôtel Méridien Beach Plaza Monte-Carlo on Wednesday, 11th February at 7pm, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, which begins on 17th February.

The Association Monaco-Chine and Monaco Dragon Prestige are organising the event with support from Monaco’s Embassy in China. The Fire Horse symbolises momentum, passion and renewal in the Chinese zodiac.

Four-course menu and haute couture

Guests will experience a four-course gastronomic dinner created by chef Laurent Colin, featuring refined interpretations of Asian cuisine and traditions.

The evening’s highlight will be an exclusive fashion show by AMC Haute Couture, described by organisers as blending modernity with cultural heritage. The creations aim to showcase luxury, boldness and poetry in a visual performance.

Cultural performances

The gala will feature musical entertainment, dance performances and a traditional lion dance. Students learning Mandarin in the Principality will also participate in the evening’s activities, representing cultural exchange between Monaco and China.

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is celebrated globally by Chinese communities and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year. The Fire Horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle.

The Monaco gala is organised by Angela Petrulli of AMC Haute Couture and Xiaoqin Wang of Association Monaco-Chine.

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