A mesmerising display of 800 drones lit up the night sky above Port Hercule at the start of this week, officially beginning Monaco’s National Day celebrations.
At 8pm on the eve of Monaco’s Fête Nationale, the crowds that had gathered along Port Hercule were treated to a captivating drone show organised by the Mairie de Monaco.
The perfectly executed display featured classic emblems of the Principality, from the Princely crown to Monaco’s historic coat of arms. At one point, the 800 drones reassembled to spell out “Viva u Principu e Viva Mu̍negu”, meaning “Long live the Principality, long live Monaco”.
The show also paid tribute to Princess Charlene of Monaco with an image of a swimmer, a nod to the Princess’s achievements as an Olympic swimmer, as well as the centenary of AS Monaco Football Club and the Principality’s hosting of the final leg of the Tour de France earlier this year.
Monaco’s National Day celebrations will continue throughout Tuesday 19th November. Various religious, stately and cultural events have been organised at venues across the Principality.
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Photo credit: Manuel Vitali / Monaco Communications Department