The Gala of the Monegasque Red Cross now in its 76th edition is an important moment of the summer of the Principality. And it is even more so in this historical moment so stormy during which the help of the Red Cross represents a hope for many people.
As usual, the Salle des Etoiles of Sporting Monte-Carlo hosts the event- in the presence of Sas the Prince Alberto II, president of the Monegasque Red Cross, and Sas the Princess Charlène, vice-president, in a simple and elegant Elie Saab dress. With the music of Billy Idol, historical name of international pop. The gala evening celebrates the constant commitment of the Monegasque Red Cross and pays homage to the generosity of its donors, whose support contributes every day to prevent and relieve the sufferings of the most vulnerable.
The 76th edition of this charity event, the highlight of the Monegasque summer, was characterized by a dinner under the stars, prepared by Thierry Saez Manzares, chef of the Sporting Monte-Carlo, together with the kitchen brigades and the sommeliers of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, from a prestigious bingo with five premious prizes donated by important luxury corn. Conducted by the first dancer Aurélie Dupont and the journalist and television presenter Harry Roselmack, he will be embellished with the pyrotechnic show directly on the sea. And finally, as a concert, as they said, of the British rock music icon Billy Idol. For the occasion, the artist Bernar Venetian gave the Monegasque Red Cross one of his works, generative Angles Painting – Red 11, testifying to his commitment in favor of solidarity.
The history of the Gala of the Red Cross
Event founded on March 3, 1948 by Prince Luigi II, the Monegasque Red Cross was recognized in the same year by the International Committee of the Red Cross (CICC). It is one of the 191 national companies of the International Movement of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent and respects its seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteering, unity and universality. The mission of the Monegasque Red Cross is to assist the most vulnerable people in a impartial way and without discrimination, save human lives and prepare the population for catastrophes, as well as carry out awareness and humanitarian prevention activities. Work at national and international level. From 1949 to 1958, the Monegasque Red Cross was chaired by Prince Ranieri III, then from 1958 to 1982 by Princess Grace. From 17 December 1982, Prince Alberto II has chaired SAS, whose 40th anniversary of presidency was celebrated in December 2022.
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