Oceanic Dreams
SOIRÉES AT THE MONACO RESIDENCE
Every two years, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Asia throws a ritzy gala dinner to raise funds and awareness for its environmental protection and sustainable development projects. In 2020, however, intimate receptions with its members were held in place of the biennial ball due to Covid-19 restrictions. This October, the foundation will bring back their much-missed Princely Gala Dinner to Marina Bay Sands. At a recent series of cosy soirées hosted by president of the foundation Jacky Deromedi, the honorary consul of Monaco in Singapore and director of the Asian branch of the foundation Jean-marc Deromedi revealed the theme of the gala: Ocean. Over champagne and canapés, the Deromedis discussed sustainability issues as well as plans for the upcoming ball with the foundation’s First Circle members and volunteers, who include society ladies Celeste Basapa, Pauline Chan, Alicia Thian, Tan Min-li and Nana Au-chua. For more information on the foundation’s efforts and marquee event in October, visit fpa2.org.