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How to celebrate Monaco’s patron saint: Sainte Devote

by: Stephanie Horsman
22/01/2023

With the commemoration day of the Principality’s patron saint coming up, Monaco Life presents the roster of events as well as how you can get involved.  

Sainte Devote, the fourth century martyr who later became patron saint of both Monaco and Corsica, is celebrated in the Principality on 26th and 27th January.  

Her story is rather a gruesome one, with the legend saying she was tortured and killed for her Christian faith on her native island of Corsica. It was reported that her mouth was crushed and she was dragged through brambles and over rocks. Eventually, she was either put to the rack or stoned to death.  

After her passing, it was ordered that she be burnt to prevent veneration, but her body was saved by fellow Christians and placed in a boat headed for Africa. The boat was blown off course by a storm and landed instead in Monaco.  

A chapel was built in her honour in the hollow of the Vallon des Gaumates, where it still stands today. It is said that flowers bloom before their seasonal time on 27th January, her official saint’s day.  

This year in Monaco, her day is marked with special tributes. In the early evening of 26th January, the public are invited to gather on the Albert 1er embankment to watch the ceremonial arrival of the boat, as well as to see the relics associated with the young saint. A procession will then begin, taking the crowd to the Sainte Devote Chapel, where a holy sacrament is performed, before the boat is lit on fire by Prince Albert II and the Princely family in her memory. A drone display is then scheduled above the Palace of Monaco and can be witnessed from the secure area on Port Hercule. 

The ritual of the burning on the boat in memory of Sainte Devote. Photo from the Monaco Communications Department

The next morning, the relics will be taken to the Cathedral and a high mass celebrated, led by Archbishop of Monaco Dominique-Marie David. After the service, another procession will take place, this time around Monaco Ville, while the archbishop blesses the palace, the town and the sea.  

At 4pm on 27th January, the Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco has organised a concert featuring the traditional organ played by Silvano Rodi at the Eglise Sainte Dévote. Entry is free although space may be limited.

For more information, please click here.  

 

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Photo source: Monaco Communications Department. This article was originally published on 16th January. 

The official celebration of Chinese New Year in Monaco

by: Cassandra Tanti
21/01/2023

Chinese New Year, the most important festival of the Chinese community throughout the world, will be celebrated during a special gala dinner at the Hôtel Hermitage supported by the Embassy of Monaco in China.

Chinese New Year officially begins on 22nd January 2023 under the sign of the rabbit, and more specifically the water rabbit.

Celebrations of Chinese New Year traditionally last for 16 days, stretching to the Lantern Festival on 5th February 2023.

To mark the occasion, Monaco Dragon Prestige and the Monaco-China Association are organising a gala in the Salle Belle Époque of the Hôtel Hermitage on Tuesday 24th January at 7pm. The evening will be supported by the Embassy of Monaco in China.

According to the organisers, “the event will combine Chinese and Mediterranean tradition and gastronomy in a glamorous and prestigious atmosphere. Dragon dance, popular Chinese and international songs, and shows will accompany the festive meal prepared especially for this unique evening by renowned chefs”.

The evening is expected to be attended by Monegasque and Chinese guests from the political, economic and cultural spheres, and will be opened with a speech by Her Excellency the Ambassador of Monaco to China. Also present will be representatives of the Chinese community from various European countries, including journalists, influencers and travel agents.

For more information: info@monacodragonprestige.com

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Photo credit: Ng Jing Xuan on Unsplash. Note this story was originally published on 11th January 2023. 

Podcast: This Week in Monaco #2

by: Cassandra Tanti
21/01/2023

Presenting ‘This Week in Monaco’, our new Podcast where we talk to the journalists behind the biggest headlines of the week.  

In this edition of This Week in Monaco, we talk about:

  • Prince Albert at the World Economic Forum in Davos
  • Property boom in the Alps
  • A stellar year for SBM and the job drive
  • This month’s events including Sainte Devote, the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo and more
  • The story behind Monaco’s popular orange harvest
  • Monte-Carlo Rally fever hits Casino Square
  • Monaco’s Maserati MSG Racing performance in Formula E
  • Has AS Monaco Basketball made the Euroleague this year?
  • Romeo Beckham turns heads at La Turbie
  • Monaco Life Snow Report
  • Presenting Monaco Life’s new Best of Series: #1 Vintage

Click on the Podcast below to play…

Total time: 30 mins.

 

Artist Luiza Ansay unveils new collection

by: Stephanie Horsman
20/01/2023

Polish-born artist, actress and model Luiza Ansay, who now lives in Monaco, has opened her latest exhibition at the Gabarino Interior Design atelier with a decidedly eastern flair.   

The exhibit, entitled ‘Japonisme de Luiza’ features her bold and unique style in a range of pieces inspired by the Japanese art movement. Her use of new techniques and mixed media have created an inspired collection that a select group of guests were recently able to enjoy.  

“I am thrilled to be debuting my work in Monaco and to have the opportunity to introduce my art to new audience,” said Ansay. “I put a lot of time and effort into creating these pieces, and it is satisfying to see them appreciated in this way.”  

Her show was an exclusive event attended by invitation only, but those interested in her work can contact her on Instagram or via Johanna Antonucci on +33 672 85 95 49.   

Ansay has been on the international art scene for nearly two decades, and her art is “an example of the process of transformation”, where she uses her mind’s eye to reproduce her subjects.   

  

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Photo source: Luiza Ansay/Gabarino Interior Design

What’s On in Monaco this January?

by: Stephanie Horsman
18/01/2023

There’s no need to suffer with post-holiday let-down this month given the Principality’s packed schedule of fun events and happenings. Monaco Life rounds up the highlights. 

January and February get a bad rap. Sure, it’s cold, dark and sometimes a bit dreary, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do to stay entertained. In the Principality, there are numerous dates planned in the coming weeks that are sure to keep the winter blues at bay.  

Fun-for-all Pick – The Roller Station, this year’s replacement for the ice-skating rink, has been such a hit that the mairie has decided to keep it going until 26th February. Enjoy a little skate every day from noon to 9pm in the Port of Monaco. Kids under five are free and rental skates are available. Click here for more information.  

Family Pick – The Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo is back after a two-year hiatus and is going to be bigger and better than ever. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the show will be on from 20th to 29th January with world-famous magicians, jugglers, acrobats and more. This year, the Circus will be extra special as it is being combined with the New Generation Festival, showcasing up-and-coming talent. For tickets and information, click here.

Discovery Pick – On 21st January, the Munegu Repair Café returns from 3.30pm to 6pm at the Condamine Market, giving people a chance to fix everything from clothes and toys to small appliances and furniture. More information can be found here. 

Food Pick – Also at the Condamine Market is the sea urchin market on 6th February from 6pm. This delicacy is much sought-after by those in the know and the event will encourage newbies to have a try. Six urchins with bread and butter will be served for €15. To attend, reserve a space no later than 30th January on +377 93 15 06 04 or click here. 

Sport Pick – The Historic Monte-Carlo Rally is coming up from 27th January to 2nd February, featuring cars that participated in the Rallyes Automobiles Monte-Carlo between 1955 and 1980. The race ends on 1st February and a big gala will be held the following night to wrap things up. For more information, click here.

Music Pick – Mozart in Monaco runs from 27th January to 5th February, with five different concerts dedicated to one of the world’s best known and admired composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For full details, click here.  

Don’t forget to check our events calendar regularly for details on everything that’s happening in Monaco!

 

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Photo source: Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo/Facebook

Francesco Totti to star in Fight AIDS Cup

by: Luke Entwistle
17/01/2023

The Fight AIDS Cup will return for a third edition next Monday with footballing legends Francesco Totti, Clarence Seedorf and Luca Toni all set to participate in the charitable football match. 

The event at the Stade Louis II, organised within the framework of the 45th International Circus Festival, will raise money for Princess Stéphanie’s charity, Fight AIDS Monaco.

As with previous editions, stars of football’s past and present will descend on the Principality for a match – organised by Barbagiuans’ president Louis Ducruet – between Prince Albert II’s Barbagiuans and Princess Stéphanie’s Cirque FC.

Claude Puel, who led AS Monaco to the French title in 2000, will be on a Barbagiuans’ side that has lost the previous two editions.

“Through this match, we are defending a beautiful cause and the stakes are not limited to the result. Despite this, the Barbagiuans really want to win, to reverse the trend, and experience the joy of being, for the first time, the holders of the title,” said 61-year-old Puel, who has also managed local rivals Nice, as well as Leicester City and Southampton in the Premier League.

Sébastien Frey will captain a Cirque FC side that also includes last year’s Man of the Match, Luca Toni, as well as Clarence Seedorf and Robert Pires. On the opposing team, Charles Leclerc will line up for the Barbaguians alongside former Chelsea player Ricardo Carvalho.

A charitable match in name and purpose, next Monday’s Fight AIDS Cup is expected to be once again a fierce contest of some of the former greats of the game, all while raising money for a good cause.

Tickets can be bought on AS Monaco’s online ticket office, or at the Stade Louis II.

 

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