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Jour 16 - L’OVE

Il était une fois un hier, un "il y a quelques jours", un matin brun, une fin d'après-midi avec coup de matraque un peu plus fort devant ma vitrine, des interpellations, une flaque de sang. Je vois et n'ignore rien.Je me souviens de ce blogueur - créateur d'étiquettes de vin qui m'a un jour qualifié de poète bisounours, parce que j'écrivais essentiellement sur la beauté, le partage, la vie, la nature, l'humilité, l'humanité. Le tout imbibé de bons sentiments gravitant le plus souvent autour du vin.

Bien sûr que des poètes écrivent l'indicible, la guerre, la violence, la perte.Ce n'est pas mon choix et je n'étais et ne suis que le Buveur de poèmes, c'est la ma prétention. Pourtant je vois, j'ai vu, j'ai souffert comme tout un chacun. Depuis quelques mois, autour de moi, ce sont des proches qui ont perdu l'un un peu de sa manière de penser, l'autre une de ses jambes. Des accidents, des injustices. Un destin ; un chauffard, on ne sait pas. Deux autres amis viennent de voir leur quotidien bouleversé en apprenant qu'ils allaient commencer un "protocole".

Et voilà qu'ils se battent, existent mieux qu'avant.Durant ce temps, des petits commerces, des boutiques de centre-ville ferment. Des infirmières, des enseignants, des professions qui œuvrent à nous faire la vie belle, qui apportaient convivialité, liens, kilomètres effacés, santé et connaissances, marchent dans la rue. Les acquis qui se perdent et la planète qui se meure battent le pavé.

Quelques uns se font éborgner. Manifestants, fauteurs de troubles, même résultat : Éborgnés ! On entend qu'une partie du peuple français est "pris en otage". Tous, savamment, remontés contre l'autre qui n'est pas soi. "Tsunami", "fasciste", "S.S.", "Prise d'otages", mots travestis et plus rien ne signifie quelque chose. Finalement, c'est le Sens que nous sommes en train de perdre, que quelques-uns nous enlèvent.

Le Sens c'est l'Amour. Mes proches meurtris, celles, ceux qui ne baissent pas les bras, le font par amour. Le vrai savoir-vivre, ils le comprennent douloureusement mais eux l'ont. Posez-vous et vous verrez qu'il n'y a que ça qu'il faut défendre, ranimer. Ne penser qu'à soi, son intérêt personnel et gêner, juger l'autre et/ou son environnement n'est pas aimer et c'est de court intérêt.

Et à celui qui pensera que je ne suis encore qu'un idéaliste qui ouvre à peine les yeux, je répondrai que cela fait un an que je ne vends plus les samedis, que les périodes de fêtes ne veulent rien dire. Ma boutique va fermer faute de chiffre. Et pourtant...Il y aura encore un rebond.

L'amour, aujourd'hui, matin bleu, c'est le souvenir d'une rivière, l'Orb (vers St Chinian et Faugères). Tout près de chez Vincent Bonnal mon ami vigneron. C'est en juin 2019, un week-end prolongé. J'organise mon deuxième #Piedsnusdanslherbe. Ce n'est pas un nouveau salon de vins natures, plutôt un assemblage de bios vins, de natures bonnes vivantes disposées aux rêves, au yoga, à la sophrologie, à l'écoute de Soi pour mieux s'approcher du vin. Il y a mon Vincent vigneron et deux vigneronnes dont "l'originelle" Flo Clos de Miège - orfèvre de la première heure de muscats petit grains historiques. Le ciel est calme.L'amour, ce sont les mains de l'autre vigneronne tapotant la surface d'une parenthèse d'eau entre des rochers, des clapotis canalisant le primitif et le présent. C'est son chant chamanique qui telle une vrille de tire-bouchon ouvre un passage, entre lune et fluides.

Depuis plusieurs semaines, j'avais entendu fréquemment prononcé le mot "Sorcière" par mon amie Isabelle en quête de meilleur avenir, par mon amie Nat' professeure d'histoire. Puis ce fut par cette femme vigneronne, chantant, chantant pour ouvrir une porte entre deux mondes. Pour relier. Pour s'écouter. Pour accepter ? Pour demander une réponse ? Au moins une ouverture ?

Céline Oulié*, c'est de toi que je parle. Toi, rencontrée la première fois sous le ciel peint de bleu et d'or d'une chapelle toulousaine (salon de Terres de Gaillac). Céline, si semblable à Virginie Maignien, Mu Zoldan et quelques autres amies vigneronnes. Sorcière, comme avec elles, tout n'est dans tes vins que danse des ondes, mains plus fiables que n'importe quel instrument de mesure pour savoir lorsque le jus devient vin. Céline, pleinement consciente, qui capte davantage que le minéral et le fruit. Tu contes Gaïa, Demeter, la terre nourricière. Et ce féminin, tu le presses. En bouteille, au débouché, il n'y a plus de genre, ça rayonne et confond femmes et hommes. Rouges, blancs, il n'y a que des rendez-vous. Tes étiquettes, la jupe de tes goulots peuvent surprendre, déranger mais une fois expliquées, décryptées, elles vous racontent toi et ton pays d'Aurions "Fleur de carotte" (proche de Madiran). Ce que tu as été avant, à quoi bon le raconter. Tu es.

L'amour, c'est Love... L'Ove. L'oeuf-protection, cuve de forme ovoïde où les mouvements browniens ne veulent rien dire. L'essentiel c'est que cela couve pendant plus d'un an. L'Ove c'est un vin blanc en appellation Pacherenc du Vic-Bihl sec, un assemblage de gros et petit manseng, petit courbu cueillis à la main. C'est sur la contre-étiquette "la poésie dans le fruit".

Céline, tu le sais peut-être, le poète René Char a écrit ce vers "vous serez une part de l'intérieur du fruit". Pas de hasard pour moi.

Alors fruité jaune ; miellé ; caillou ; herbacé ; oxydé ; sec et bouche emplie d'un joli volume ? L'important est que notre meilleure part soit à l'intérieur et s'appelle l'Amour.

À Eva (merci de faire l'essentiel pour que ce calendrier de l'Avin existe encore), à toi Céline, nos lecteurs, lectrices assoiffé(e)s, mes souhaits de bonnes fêtes de fin d'année. * * Céline Oulié

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Je m'appelle Franck Kukuc. Vous aimez le vin, peut-être la poésie alors appelez-moi Buveur de poèmes. Par passion je suis devenu caviste. Par amour je suis devenu poète. Aujourd'hui j'officie à Toulouse comme vendeur de vins d'un seul domaine cadurcien. Aujourd'hui, car en 2020 je serai ailleurs entre vins et grande histoire à écrire. À suivre...

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MAG’ / Monaco Hebdo n°1053 est en kiosques !

Au sommaire, cette semaine, un grand dossier sur la réforme du bac. Un «chantier important» pour Monaco, estime le directeur de l’éducation nationale, de la jeunesse et des sports, Isabelle Bonnal, que Monaco Hebdo a pu interviewer. Grand bouleversement en perspective dans le secondaire. Le ministre français de l’éducation nationale, Jean-Michel Blanquer, a annoncé le 14 février 2018 la suppression des filières L, ES et S au lycée, ainsi qu’une réforme en profondeur du baccalauréat, à partir de 2021. Une révolution qui touche aussi Monaco. Comment l’éducation nationale monégasque, les professeurs et les directeurs de lycée s’y préparent ? Monaco Hebdo fait le point.

Egalement au sommaire, cette semaine :

ECONOMIE / Thierry Poyet, Jean-Philippe Claret : «Monaco peut devenir la blockchain valley de l’Europe»

ECONOMIE /  L’appétit grandissant de Monaco Gourmet

CULTURE /  François-Xavier Demaison : sa maison, la scène

GASTRONOMIE / Goût de France : un ”cocorico” gastronomique

SPORT /  Rallye-raid des Gazelles 2018 : «Une dimension humanitaire et sociale»

FOOT / AS Monaco : départ du directeur de la communication et du marketing

FOOT / Après les violences du 10 mars, l’ASM reçoit Lille

SOCIETE / Les carabiniers du Prince recrutent à Menton

ECONOMIE / Fedem et UPE 06  main dans la main SPORT / Nice, ville de grand départ du tour de France en 2020

SOCIETE / La mairie édite son guide de la famille

SOCIETE / Affaires sociales : Valérie Viora-Puyo nouvelle directrice  

SOCIETE / Le 28 mars, une soirée pour le Kiwanis Club de Monaco

SPORT / Roger Federer va encore « rater » Monaco

JUDICIAIRE / Il écrase le pied d’un ouvrier avec sa Lamborghini

JUDICIAIRE / Destruction et usage de faux pour une moto mal garée

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Giving a voice to all children of the world

A successful concert by Kids United took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on November 24, 2017, at Grimaldi Forum in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, to celebrate Universal Children’s Day, thanks to the collaboration of the Direction of Education, Youth and Sports, under the leadership of Isabelle Bonal.

HSH Prince Albert greeting Gabriel, Esra and Gloria and other members of Kids United © Manuel Vitali : Direction de la Communication (2)

Prince Albert with Archbishop of Monaco Bernard Barsi, Isabelle Bonal and (L-R) Erza, Gabriel, Esteban, Gloria and Nilusi of Kids United © Manuel Vitali : Direction de la Communication

United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. On November 20, 1959 the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and is also the date in 1989 when the UN adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. To celebrate this year’s Universal Children’s Day, UNICEF has invited children from around the world to take over key roles in media, politics, business, sport and entertainment to voice their support for millions of their peers who do not have access to school, are unprotected and uprooted by conflicts.

Kids United is a French musical group composed of 5 children aged 10 to 17 created to support UNICEF campaigns, who perform the most beautiful songs celebrating peace and hope and giving a voice to all children of the world. Esteban Durand (17), Gloria Palermo de Biai (10), Nilusi Nissanka (17), Erza Muqolli (11) and Gabriel Gros(15), are truly passionate singers. They originally were 6 including Carla Georges (14) who was a contestant in the first edition of The Voice Kids, and participated in some group activities after but she left. Their first album Un monde meilleur (A better world) was launched on Universal Children’s Day in 2015. The second album Tout le Bonheur du monde (All the happiness of the World) was certified 2x platinum.

Imagine by Kids United, extract from their album Tout le bonheur du monde:

The sold out concert started with a performance by the Orchestra of Carabineers of the Prince and the screening of a film on the Rights of Children. The students of the Lycee Albert 1er Theater option participating in a public awareness campaign in the hall of the Grimaldi Forum. The students of Cours Saint Maur accompanied Kids United in chorus the famous song “On ecrit sur les murs” (We write on the walls), in an enthusiastic grand finale.

Talented singer Erza of Kids United © Manuel Vitali : Direction de la Communication (4)

Kids Unites and students of Cours Saint Maur in the grand finale singing We write on the walls© Manuel Vitali : Direction de la Communication (1)

The proceeds of the concert in the amount of Euro 8,000 benefited the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation for their program “Learn to Swim”, as well as 11 other partnering Monegasque humanitarian associations whose mission is that the Rights of Children be better respected around the world. Protecting children is our responsibility!

Today’s Quote

“Children see magic because they look for it.” Christopher Moore, writer

Kids United gave concert in Monaco celebrating Universal Children’s Day  Giving a voice to all children of the world A successful concert by Kids United took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on November 24, 2017, at Grimaldi Forum in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, to celebrate Universal Children’s Day, thanks to the collaboration of the Direction of Education, Youth and Sports, under the leadership of Isabelle Bonal.

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Short film of winning story from children’s writing contest

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, recognized worldwide to create awareness on the need for gender equality, the association Femmes Leaders Monaco organized the free screening of the French documentary “L’Histoire de Saré Bafé” on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Lycée Technique et Hotelier de Monte-Carlo.

Hilde Haneuse Heye, Founder and Honorary President of Femmes Leaders Monaco made a presentation on the French Speaking Writing Contest she created with women in the association, entitled “Aux Coeurs des Mots”. Isabelle Bonal, Director of the Department of National Education, Youth and Sports took the stage to convey the strong and continuous support of the Government of the Principality for initiatives that create awareness in favor of access to education for girls everywhere. (On the photo Hilde Heye and Isabelle Bonal @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha)

Also present at the event were distinguished personalities from Monaco and abroad as Stephane Valeri, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, Anne Marie Boisbouvier-Ancian Advisor to HSH Prince Albert II, Marina and Jean Kerwat, Honorary Consul of Croatia in Monaco, Rina Spence Honorary Consul of Monaco in Boston, Mme Medecin spouse of the Ambassador of Monaco to Japan and India, and Marc Oberon from Lecode who made the film possible, just to name a few. Students from the Lycée Technique et Hotelier de Monte-Carlo, including those who will participate in the 2nd edition of the contest, plus loyal supporters filled the room to capacity for this solidarity event.

Hilde Heye and Isabelle Bonal @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Hilde Heye presenting the project and the movie @Valentina de Gaspari Louppe

Lilia Parisot and Anne-Barron Chays @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Mme Medecin spouse of Ambassador of Monaco to Japan and India, Marina and Jean Kerwat Honorary Consul Croatia@CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Anne Marie Boisbouvier-Ancian Palace Advisor Patrice Cellario Minister of Interior and Stephane Valeri Minister of Health and Social Affairs @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Marc Oberon of Lecode, Rina Spence Honorary Consul of Monaco in Boston

Hilde Heye @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

The children who wrote the tale also play in the film, together with their French teacher, something they had never done before! In a simple way they convey the message of their understanding for the need to guarantee access to education to girls as their deserved right.

Monaco photographer and member of FLMM, Valentina Gaspari Louppe  was in Senegal and prepared a video of the making of the film, that you can watch here:

The winning story was selected by a talented jury presided by Marjane Satrapi, and highly accomplished personalities: André Azoulay, Michèle Cotta, Brigitte Fossey, Antoine de Maximy, Thierry Dusautoir, Catherine Maunoury, Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, Aldo Romano, Jacques Salomé, Philippe Streiff and Bernard Werber. It was not an easy task because each school produced an interesting tale but only one could receive the first prize.

The winners of the international writing contest organised by Femmes Leaders Monaco, “Aux Coeurs des Mots”, with the participation of more than 400 children from 19 countries in 3 continents during their 2012-2013 school year under the theme “Les enfants du monde racontent” (The children of the world tell their story). The first edition was sponsored by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), under Secretary General, Abdou Diouf, and the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The book Aux Coeurs des Mots gathers all the stories from the participating countries.

Because for the women in this association not even the sky is the limit, they persevered and the the winning story was made into a film to bring forward the important message from the children even further. Their message is loud and clear: Educating both girls and boys guarantees a brighter future and the advancement of society!

The Awards Ceremony will take place in Monaco on Friday, October 20, 2017, in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, loyal supporter of this initiative. The FLMM association is actively searching for generous sponsors to provide books and gifts for the children.

Contest 2nd edition to focus on Highlighting Women

FLMM has launched the 2nd edition of the contest under the theme Femmes en Lumiere (Highlighting Women), under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II and the support of HE Mme Michaelle Jean, present General Secretary of OIF. The objective is for youngsters to highlight the role and work of women and recognize their central place in society.

Each class of 14 to 17 year-olds boys and girls, from 30 countries (Monaco included) in 4 continents, need to identify an exceptional woman that works in the shadows and bring her to the spotlight. A woman who has a notable impact and succeeded in conquering challenges within a complex context, in a difficult environment in the domain of education, conflict management and achieving peace, justice and rights of men and women, youth, seniors, health, research, economy, agriculture, culture or art in general, except politics. The students will make an interview and will then write a portrait of that woman. The contest again is based on objective Nbr. 3 of the 8 UN millennium objectives: to promote the equality of sexes and the empowerment of women.

As in the previous contest the participating students will be able to communicate through the Omnispace platform of intercultural exchange, a communication tool without frontiers, making this a project of peace and tolerance.

A prestigious international jury, lead by Fawzia Zouari, will select the best story. The talented jury members are: Adriana Karembeu, Akli Tadjer, Aldo Romano, André Azoulay, Antoine de Maximy, Bernard Werber, Camille de Peretti, Cathérine Maunory, Denise Fabre, Fréderic Lenoir, May Chidiac, Philippe Streiff, Thierry Dusautoir, Yasmina Taya

Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco (FLMM)

Created in 2010 by Hilde Haneuse Heye and her friends Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco is affiliated to Femmes Leaders Mondiales presided by Nicole Barbin with branches in a dozen countries since 2000. The association counts with more than 70 members and Chantal Ravera is the new President since 2016, while Hilde Heye remains as Honorary President.

Their mission is to promote and defend the place of Woman in society in all the domains: social, economic, cultural and politic and most importantly the equality of rights between men and women. Carry out actions with the objective to change the way of thinking, highlight women, either on the national and/or international arena, and promote solidarity among women in difficult or dangerous situations. In the six years since its inception several commissions have been created to advance the goals of the association: Women & Violence, Women in Prison, Women & Medicine, Highlighting Women.

Ban Ki Moon from South Korea, who was the United Nations General Secretary from 2007 through 2016 (now replaced by Portuguese Antonio Guterres), said “Equality between women and men is an advantage for all, and we have everything to win enabling women and girls to reach their potential.”

Today’s Quote

“The more I traveled and met with girls and learned from experts about this issue, the more I realized that the barrier to girls’ education isn’t just resources. It’s also about attitudes and beliefs – the belief that girls simply aren’t worthy of an education; that women should have no role outside the home; that their bodies aren’t their own, their minds don’t really matter, and their voices simply shouldn’t be heard.” Michelle Obama

Femmes Leaders Monaco celebrated Women’s Day with projection of film to promote gender equality Short film of winning story from children's writing contest To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, recognized worldwide to create awareness on the need for gender equality, the association Femmes Leaders Monaco organized the free screening of the French documentary “

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Empowering girls to become the leaders of tomorrow

In the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2018, the Monaco National Council welcomed the Monegasque association SheCanHeCan, and 16 schoolgirls from 3 lycées in the Principality to discuss the role of women in politics.

Present at this interactive and thought provoking gathering were Stephane Valeri, President of the National Council, Isabelle Bonnal, Director of the Department of Youth, Education and Sports, Marc Mourou, President of the Education and Youth Commission in the National Council and several female MPs, including Brigitte Boccones-Pages, the first female Vice-President of the Monaco National Council.

Stephane Valeri presiding over the Monaco National Council with MP’s and members of SheCanHeCan October 11, 2018 @Monaco National Council

Vibeke Brask Thomsen at the Monaco National Council on October 11, 2018 @MNC

Stephane Valeri, President of Monaco National Council, October 11, 2018 @Monaco National Council

Brigitte Boccones-Pages, the first female Vice-President of the Monaco National Council.@MNC

In 2011 the United Nations declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, an annual initiative to support and empower young women across the world. This year the theme is “With Her: A Skilled Girl Force”, commencing a perdurable effort to advocate female entrepreneurship and provide girls with the means to shape their own professional ambitions. It is based on the need to tackle increasing female unemployment rates worldwide, as well as top gender bias to encourage women to pursue the career paths they wish.

The Monaco-based non-profit organization SheCanHeCan is a proud partner in the #Girl2Leader campaign, launched in 2017 by the organization Women Political Leaders based in Brussels, Belgium. The objective of this global initiative is to bring girls into politics and leadership roles by visiting the Parliament and meeting female MP’s. It represents a special opportunity for girls to empower girls from all over the world, encouraging them to consider leadership roles in their communities, and to get involved in politics by hearing inspiring personal stories from women politicians, to learn how they got involved in this field. With this in mind Vibeke Brask Thomsen, Director of SheCanHeCan, collaborated closely with the Monaco National Council, to organize this important meeting enabling schoolgirls from the Principality to ask questions to the local MP’s about their experience in politics to encourage their own participation in the future.

Stephane Valeri, MP’s, members of SheCanHeCan and Monaco students participating in #Girl2Leader Campaign @Monaco National Council

Stephan Valeri, Nathalie Amoratti-Blanc, Corinne Bertaini, Vibeke Brask Thomsen and students from Lycee FANB @Monaco National Council

Today’s leaders are almost all men: 93% are Heads of State and 92% are Heads of Government. The time has come for real change, to enable girls and women to lead the world. The objective of #Girl2Leader is to encourage young girls to consider a career in politics and to understand the role and importance of women in politics.

Join #Girl2Leader & #LeadLikeAGirl !

On October 11, 2018, the International Day of the Girl, the #Girl2Leader campaign welcomed over 1,500 girls in events taking place in Albania, Bolivia, Canada, Guinea, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, USA, and Monaco. To mark this important date the National Council and the Odeon Tower in the Principality were lit in purple.

SheCanHeCan – ending limiting stereotypes

SheCanHeCan is a Monaco-based organization, established in 2011, whose aim is to support and inspire girls to take leadership roles. It encourages both boys and girls to challenge deeply held gender stereotypes and realize their full potential, independent of their gender. Its work is three-fold: conducting workshops on equality in schools and for companies, hosting Parent-Child Book Clubs and celebrating the Day of the Girl in Monaco every year since 2013.

SheCanHeCan is among the National partners of the #Girl2Leader campaign that include Women for Election, National Democracy Institute, International Republican Institute, House Democracy Partnership, Running Start, G(irls)20, Albanian National Youth Network, and Luton Lights.

Today’s Quote

“I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world.”Malala

Monaco celebrates Day of the Girl with open discussion with schoolgirls on role of women in politics Empowering girls to become the leaders of tomorrow In the occasion of the celebration of the…

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Prince Albert gets hold of spray paint can to join artists   

Over the weekend of July 15-16, 2017, the Principality, the international meeting point for art and culture,  hosted the live open-air painting performance “Urban Painting Around the World” (UPAW), that brought under the same sky talented street and graffiti artists for an environmentally conscious art extravaganza. This unique event was founded and organized by WSM Events and Wizart Agency, with the artistic collaboration of Willem Speerstra, and the support of the Town Hall and the Tourist and Convention Bureau in Monaco, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

Nine well known artists: Alex Kuznetsov/Russia; Blancbec/Belgium, Etnik/Italy, Jazi/Switzerland, John Crash Matos/USA; Mr Oneteas/Monaco; Mist/France; Sozione/Spain; and Stohead/Germany, participated in this charitable art event, all using eco-friendly paints. H.S.H. Prince Albert II took a can of spray paint and joined the street artists.

Prince Albert II with Mr Oneteas UPAW 2017 @ ERIKA TANAKA

Crash, USA -UPAW 2017 @ERIKA TANAKA

Jazi, The Fish UPAW 2017 @Erika Tanaka

Prince Albert II with Alberto Colman, Willem Speerstra @Erika Tanaka

Funds raised will advance environmental projects

The monumental artworks were sold during an auction held by the prestigious auction house Artcurial, with part of the proceeds donated to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, that champions environmental issues worldwide.

On Thursday, October 19, 2017, UPAW delivered a check in the amount of Euro 20,180 to H.E. Bernard Fautrier, Executive Vice President of the foundation, and in the presence of Isabelle Bonnal, Director of National Education, Youth and Sports.

Joachim Courtecuisse, Credit du Nord, Willem Speerstra, S.E. Bernard Fautrier, Alberto Colman UPAW ©Erika Tanaka

Albert Colman, Bernard Fautrier, Isabelle Bonnal and Willem Speerstra UPAW@Erika Tanaka

Next edition of UPAW

The 2nd edition of UPAW will return to the streets of Monaco in July 2018 under the theme “Une Planete a Croquer,” that in English would translate to something like “Drawing the Planet”.

Today’s Quote

“Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint.” Banksy

UPAW raising funds for ocean protection through urban painting on the streets of Monaco Prince Albert gets hold of spray paint can to join artists    Over the weekend of July 15-16, 2017, the Principality, the international meeting point for art and culture,  hosted the live open-air painting performance…

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Bringing smiles where there is suffering

This past Monday, September 25, 2017 the Monegasque association Les Enfants de Frankie (Frankie’s Children) organized a Gala at the Yacht Club of Monaco to celebrate Frankie’s 20th birthday. This magic event recounts the accomplished journey that started back in 1997, as well as the important initiatives to assist children in need. This anniversary also marks an important turn as the association is in the process of creating the “Frankie’s Foundation” to perpetuate the emblematic Frankie the Clown, who cares so much for children in need in the region. A live auction of items offered by generous donors took place during dinner, enabling the association to raise Euro 80,000 that will contribute to the completion of new projects.

H.S.H. Prince Albert, who supports this association from its inception, was present to celebrate Frankie’s birthday, joining over 230 generous guests including distinguished personalities such as the Prince and Princess of Bourbon des Deux Siciles, H.E. Serge Telle, State Minister, H.E. Cristiano Gallo, Ambassador of Italy in Monaco, H.E. Marine de Carne-Trecesson, Ambassador of France in Monaco, Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Georges Marsan, Mayor of Monaco and his first deputy, Gerard Spinelli, Mayor of Beausoleil, Isabelle Bonnal, Director of National Education, Youth and Sports. (Photo insert: HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Francien Giraudi @Thierry Carpico)

The tables were beautifully decorated and the ceiling was covered with white balloons, plus a giant ice sculpture by triple world champion Mario Amegee, represented the 20th anniversary.

The banquet room at the Yacht Club beautifully decorated @Thierry Carpico

Giant ice sculpture by Mario Amegee

Adding to the festive ambiance, twenty children from the association took the stage to sing the Monegasque anthem honoring the Prince, among them Vincent Cassarini, who is assisted by the association for over five years, and who dreamed of “inviting Zidane and Barthez to my birthday on August 2”, through the “Dream Mission” program, that HSH Prince Albert had the kindness of making it into a reality. Guests were happily entertained by five young London jazz players from the band “The London Essentials” and Natalie Makatsaira, a young and beautiful 13-year-old girl. Frankie the clown surprised everybody by popping out of his birthday cake!

Frankie with his 20th annniversary cake @Thierry Carpico

Children on the stage with singer Natalia @Thierry Carpico

The London Essentials @Thierry Carpico

Today’s Quote

“True charity is the desire to be useful to others with no thought of recompense.” Emanuel Swedenborg

Prince Albert special guest at Frankie’s 20th birthday party at the Yacht Club of Monaco Bringing smiles where there is suffering This past Monday, September 25, 2017 the Monegasque association Les Enfants de Frankie…