Valentina Trassy is the winner of the first Chokolashow trophy, organized by the Monaco International Hub Association (MIH) at the Riva Tunnel in the Principality of Monaco, where the first edition of a day dedicated to art, chocolate and charity ended. The trophy was presented by the artist Belinda Bussotti to the student of Pavillon Bosio, who obtained the highest number of preferences from all the partners and collaborators participating in the event.
The main objective of the initiative, which lasted one day, was the sale for charity of chocolate works inspired by each car competing in the 2024 Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
The auction, organized by Wannenes, allowed the entire proceeds, equal to 5,000 euros, to be donated to 8 Monegasque associations selected through a draw directed by HSH the Prince of Monaco. During the visit, the prince, accompanied by his children, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, also signed a chocolate bar, thus demonstrating his support for the initiative.
The sovereign then visited the ateliers, tasted the different types of chocolate offered by the participants and thanked the patron Riccardo de Caria for his contribution to the project conceived by Maria Bologna and developed by the MIH association, of which he has been president since 2019. During the At the event, a multidimensional work made of chocolate was also presented to the Monegasque artist Caroline Bergonzi, while the theme of the next edition of Chokolashow was announced, which in 2025 will focus on the world of sailing, a sector of great importance for the Principality of Munich.
