Pecs2010 - City of Pecs guest of honour at Anna Ball

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The spectacular ball, one of Hungary's best known dance events since the 19th century, will be organised for the 185th time.

   
The renowned Pecs Ballet group will give a gala performance before midnight when the ball's beauty queen is elected in a vote by viewers worldwide of the event's broadcaster Duna TV.
   
This year's winner will take with the Golden Apple award a richly decorated vase offered by the Herend porcelain factory.
  
On the next day the winner will be taken around Balatonfured in a horse carriage.
 
Photo: MTI