Tradition

I recently found a picture in an Austrian magazine of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna (that I visited) and it was all decked out for some kind of Alice in Wonderland themed ball. Being interested in events and PR, I started googling to find out where and what it was:

The "Fête Impériale" is a ball held in the Spanische Hofreitschule every summer with proceeds being used to help protect and preserve "Europe's oldest cultural horse breed" - those beautiful while Lipizzaner horses. (Website: http://www.fete-imperiale.at/en.html)

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This quote sums up the ball in the best way:

"Our vision is to revive those golden days gone by for one unforgettable night and open up the Spanish Riding School to the Viennese and guests from home and abroad. Louis-Napoleon III. already acknowledged the impact and significance of glittering festivities - his Fête Impériale is historically documented. Our modern Fête Impériale will also be celebrated imperially as a colourful magnificent summer ball."      

- Managing Director Elisabeth Gürtler

 So I thought how cool would it be to be apart of this tradition and to apply to be a debutant! .. But it's essential to be able to waltz. 

While searching on youtube for videos about how the event really looks, I also found a video from Vienna's "Opernball" (Opera Ball). I seriously love the tradition that they keep in this city.