Un Ballo in Maschera - Venetian Nights
DA Charity Ball 2013
Once a year, the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna is transformed into a festive ballroom to host its annual Charity Ball, a special highlight of the academic year. This traditional ball is a harmonious fusion of Viennese ball conventions and the cosmopolitan spirit of its guests.
The theme of this year’s ball is "Un Ballo in Maschera- Venetian Nights" and will take you on a masked journey through the nights of bella Venetia.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Diplomatic Academy on April 27th for the 2013 Charity Ball. It will truly be a lovely and unforgettable evening!
Diplomatic Academy Charity Ball
to be held at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna on April 27th, 2013
Proceeds to "UNITY OF WOMEN FRIENDS-SOMKI PROJECT" - Tanzania
Guest of Honour
Ambassador Dr. Johannes Kyrle
Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
“UNITY OF WOMEN FRIENDS-SOMKI PROJECT” - TANZANIA
The student body elected to award the proceeds of this year’s ball to “Unity of Women Friends (UWF) – the Somki Project (Educating a girl child),” a non-governmental organization in Tanzania.
The organization was founded in 2005, with the explicit aim of providing and facilitating life changing support to women in dire social, economic, emotional and cultural circumstances. It demands the right to education on behalf of all children in order to advance social change, particularly gender equality. The "SOMKI PROJECT" supports girls from orphanages and families in need by paying their school fees, providing clothing, school supplies and by securing their livelihood.
Find out more about UWF: UWF Background (pdf, 3.6 MB)
We hope that you will contribute generously to “Unity of Women Friends- the Somki Project” and dance the night away at this year’s Diplomatic Academy Charity Ball.
In 1754, Empress Maria Theresa founded the Oriental Academy to train young men for the diplomatic service of the Habsburg monarchy. This later evolved into the Consular Academy and in 1964 the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, which in 1996 was granted the status of an independent public training institution.
Today the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna is a renowned postgraduate institution, preparing its students from all over the world for international careers in diplomacy, politics, and business.
The Charity Ball takes place on the premises of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
Favoritenstraβe 15a
1040 Vienna
Directions
U-Bahn: U1 (stop: Taubstummengasse)
| 8 pm | Doors open - Welcome drinks |
| 9 pm | Official opening ceremony Welcome remarks by Ambassador Hans Winkler, Director of the Diplomatic Academy |
| 12 am | Midnight show Quadrille |
| Ladies/gentlemen contribution | € 40 |
| DA alumni contribution | € 30 |
| Students contribution | € 20 |
| Table reservation (contribution per person) | € 10 |
For ticket reservation please contact ball.reservation@da-vienna.ac.at.
The guests are taken into a world of arts expressed through sounds of classical music and dance performances, paired with contemporary acts satisfying all tastes. We look forward to you joining us on the 27th of April 2013 and let us spend a truly exquisite and memorable evening together.
In order to maintain the festive character of this long-standing Viennese tradition we encourage our guests to wear appropriate ball attire. All ladies are highly encouraged to wear masks, in accordance with this year’s theme.
Ladies: long ball gown or festive national costume (+mask) Men: black tie or festive national costume |
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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Ball committee of the Diplomatic Academy Vienna.
Inquiries regarding sponsorship please address to daball@da-vienna.ac.at
For ticket reservation please contact ball.reservation@da-vienna.ac.at.
Contact persons:
2012-2013 Ball Committee Chairs:
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Favoritenstraße 15a
1040 Vienna
+43-1-505 72 72
