WORDS OF WISDOM IN MONACO country , a different outfit and we had a lot of fun . I didn ’ t take myself too seriously , but I did it very seriously . We laughed a lot and had a good atmosphere and solidarity . It was a difficult time for everyone . Instead of staying at home and just becoming depressed , it was fun to do something for others .
HM : What was the most difficult anthem for you to sing ?
MA : Russian was not easy , because I don ’ t speak Russian and there are no words similar to Latin , it ’ s not a Latin language . And I can say that the first time I sang the national anthem of Monaco , I was out of tune , it was a disaster and I really apologize to all my Monegasque friends . But I progressed , after 40 – 45 days , I ’ m now very good at singing the national anthem of Monaco .
HM : Did your family support you ?
MA : Oh yes . My son filmed everyday . And on Saturday and Sunday , my husband filmed . But I had a lot of laughs with my son , he was very nice to help me . First , we filmed the sequence when I talked about the country for half an hour and then it was the livestream . For the livestream , my husband filmed . It took a lot of time and it was very nice of both of them to help me .
HM : My Russian friends said that it was a real moment of solidarity and support during a very difficult time . Which we will hopefully never have to go through again .
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Olga Taran , editor-in-chief of HelloMonaco magazine , and Martine Ackermann
This year , during the rally , Child CARE Monaco raised 11,000 euros , of which 4,000 euros will be spent to buy essential food kits for low-income families . The remaining amount is intended for the construction of two new classrooms in the school .
MA : First and last time , I hope . But I received a lot of messages . After the lockdown , I received wine , flowers , a basket of gifts , letters . The neighbours were really thankful and something very funny happened : some neighbours said , « Thank you , Martine , because we never talk to our next-door neighbours from the balcony ». So , coming out every night , they suddenly discovered that they have neighbours and they became friends .
HM : Every year you organize a women ’ s vintage car rally in support of your association . How was it this year ?
MA : On Sunday September 13th was the 7th edition of Monaco ’ s Lady Vintage Car Rally . This year ’ s theme was « The Far West ». After such a long lockdown , driving around the French Riviera in vintage cars was a real joy for all of us . Guests were dressed up in Country and Western styles , cowboy boots and heavily-fringed suede jackets . The Wild West spirit was truly present on the French Riviera .
This year , during the rally , Child CARE Monaco raised 11,000 euros , of which 4,000 euros will be spent to buy essential food kits for low-income families . The remaining amount is intended for the construction of two new classrooms in the school . Thanks to everyone for your kind support , it was an incredible day . Next Child CARE Monaco event is a Christmas charity gala dinner in December .
Edition 2020 , 7th Ladies Rally Vintage Cars by Child CARE Monaco Western theme – picture in front of Palace of Monaco
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