Winter in Monaco, the sunny season - Created in 1974 by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III, the International Circus Festival attracts some of the top international artists under the Fontvieille Big Top. They try to outdo each other in dexterity, agility and humour and the best acts are rewarded by Gold and Silver Clowns. The Feast of Sainte-Dévote, Patron Saint of the Principality, is celebrated on 27 January. According to the tradition, a small boat is set alight on the harbour, by the "Vallon des Gaumattes", with the participation of the Grimaldi family. This very symbolic celebration can be explained thanks to the story of Sainte Dévote. She was most certainly born in Corsica, in the year 283 A.D.; she was hounded and tortured because of her Christian faith. When her wounded body was being burnt at the stake, confessors of the faith snatched it away and escaped by boat with the intention of going to Africa. Unfortunately, the winds were not favourable and the sailors fell asleep. A dream instructed them to continue their journey and follow a dove. They finally arrived near Monachon, in the "Vallon Gannates" (Vallon des Gaumattes) where the body of the martyr was laid to rest. Subsequently, a few miracles occurred, people spread the news and Dévote became the Patron Saint of Monaco. Endorsed throughout Europe for new images, animations and special effects technologies, Imagin@ is a fantastic opportunity for world-wide professionals in numeric images to meet and exchange : producers, creators, tutors, suppliers and agents look forward to this unmissable event during which one can get a glimpse of tomorrow's world. The Monte Carlo World Music Awards celebrate the top selling music artists in the world. A magnificent TV show, it welcomes every year international pop stars in the Monte Carlo Summer Sporting Club. Second most renowned gala evening after the Red Cross Ball, the Rose Ball was created by H.S.H Princess Grace. This extremely prestigious evening is, each year, themed around a different country and a different rose.