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The Hofburg is home to the finest ballroom in Vienna, if not the whole world. On 31 December 2012 it will welcome guests from across the globe to the glittering premiere of LE GRAND BAL of the HOFBURG Vienna, and get the New Year off to an elegant and stylish start.
The name LE GRAND BAL of the HOFBURG Vienna itself is an unabashed declaration of love for ball tradition and a testament to its French roots. This year, guests plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style and strike out in a new direction that incorporates classic elements of traditional Viennese ball culture and an exquisite gala dinner. The centrepiece of the evening’s entertainment is a carefully stagecrafted – and unforgettable – night of ballroom dancing and glamour.