Hello Monaco #14 Spring 2022

MONACO TRADITIONS

The Red Cross Ball

The Red Cross Ball in Monaco was first held under the reign of Prince Louis II in 1948 . Since its very start , it had a tradition of hosting charity concerts , auctions and events in support of particular projects . Monaco has traditionally fostered the spirit of pacifism and cooperation . Throughout history , its rulers have opted for peaceful solutions , charity and helping neighbouring states . The Red Cross Ball thus got well rooted on the French Riviera . �

Arrival of H . S . H . Albert II ( Prince of Monaco ) and H . S . H . Charlène ( Princess of Monaco ) Monaco Red Cross Ball , 2017

TSH Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène Monaco Red Cross Ball , 2018

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The famous French chansonier Maurice Chevalier was the star of the very first Red Cross Ball held on August 10 , 1948 . Later the program of the Ball got more and more spectacular from year to year . The most eminent and noble personalities were among its guests . The organizers seemed to be surpassing themselves each time . In 1952 , it was opened by a Christian Dior fashion show . In 1953 Gigi Jeanmaire , a French ballerina and singer , starred at the ball . Among the world-famous musicians invited for the performances in the Monte-Carlo Sporting were Ella Fitzgerald , Joséphine Baker , Frank Sinatra , Julio Iglesias , Tina Turner , Lisa Minnelli , Joe Cocker , Whitney Houston , Elton John and Eros Ramazotti , just to name a few .

Nowadays , the Red Cross Ball is traditionally held at the Salle des Etoiles , in Monte-Carlo Sporting Club . Since 1989 , the event has taken on a particularly artistic touch . Every year , an art work is specially created for that particular Red Cross Ball .

Traditionally the Monaco Red Cross Ball is held at the height of summer .

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The Red Cross Ball