The Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam, Georg Heindl, said that the event will mark the traditional friendship between the two countries, the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and raise funds for children affected by Agent Orange.
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The Austrian Ambassador Georg Heindl |
To the strains of traditional Viennese music, young couples execute a promenade with outstretched arms followed by a bow. The debutantes and their partners whirl into a sea of rustling ball gowns and glimmering tiaras across the dance floor, recreating the atmosphere of an authentic 18th century ball.
Traditionally, the Ball begins with a dance by 12 selected couples. For the performance in Hanoi, the couples have been chosen from the Olympic Dance Club, composed of high school and university students in the capital city.
Pegani Raffaela, an Italian dance instructor, who lives and works in Austria, has been invited to instruct them. After some days of practice, she expressed delight at the great efforts made by her protégés in quickly becoming familiar with the dance, despite some early difficulties.
In the final stage of the Ball, guests are invited to join in a midnight Quadrille.
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The Vienna Opera House |
The Ambassador said he was also pleased with the results of Austria-Vietnam cooperation in the cultural, educational, and socioeconomic fields.
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Italian dance instructor Pegani Raffaela working with Vietnamese students |
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The Vienna Charity Ball |
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