Belle of the Anna-ball
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This title is the most known one in Hungary, but this is not a national contest, because the winner of this title is chosen among the paying guests of the ball. This is the only pageant that was held under the communist era. The ball is always held on a Saturday in July which is the nearest to the name day
of Anna (26 July).
, a town near the Lake Balaton
by Fülöp János Szentgyörgyi-Horváth for his daughter Anna-Krisztina. It was here that Anna met her husband, Ernő Kiss
(later one of the Thirteen Martyrs of Arad who were executed in 1849 as the leaders of the revolution and war of independence against the Austro-Hungarian Empire).
In the 1800s it was the most aristocratic ball, and was visited by many artists and politicians, too, including Mihály Vörösmarty
, Mór Jókai
and Lujza Blaha. After World War I
the ball lost its importance, but it was still held until World War II. After the war Hungary became a communist country where aristocratic balls were discouraged, but despite this the Anna ball was held again. The first one after the war was held on July 31, 1954.
Since the 1950s the title Belle of the Anna ball has been given to the most beautiful girl visiting the ball. The winner gets a Victorian style vase and the Apple of Eris
, the first runner-up gets a Rotschild style vase and the second runner-up gets an Apponyi-style vase from the world-famous porcelain Manufacture of Herend
. The next day the winner and the runner-ups make a tour in the host city of the ball in chaise.
Name day
A name day is a tradition in many countries in Europe and Latin America that consists of celebrating the day of the year associated with one's given name....
of Anna (26 July).
History
The first Anna-ball was held on July 26, 1825 in BalatonfüredBalatonfüred
Balatonfüred is a popular resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary, with a population of thirteen thousand, situated on the north shore of the Lake Balaton. It is considered to be the capital of the Northern lake shore and has significant yachting life. It is also a favorite location for coarse...
, a town near the Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is a freshwater lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary. It is the largest lake in Central Europe, and one of its foremost tourist destinations. As Hungary is landlocked , Lake Balaton is often affectionately called the "Hungarian Sea"...
by Fülöp János Szentgyörgyi-Horváth for his daughter Anna-Krisztina. It was here that Anna met her husband, Ernő Kiss
Ernő Kiss
Ernő Kiss was a honvédség general. He was executed for his part in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, and is considered one of the 13 Martyrs of Arad. Ernő Kiss was reportedly from a Transylvanian family with Armenian roots.-Reference:...
(later one of the Thirteen Martyrs of Arad who were executed in 1849 as the leaders of the revolution and war of independence against the Austro-Hungarian Empire).
In the 1800s it was the most aristocratic ball, and was visited by many artists and politicians, too, including Mihály Vörösmarty
Mihály Vörösmarty
Mihály Vörösmarty was an important Hungarian poet and dramatist.He was born at Puszta-Nyék , of a noble Roman Catholic family. His father was a steward of the Nádasdys. Mihály was educated at Székesfehérvár by the Cistercians and at Pest by the Piarists...
, Mór Jókai
Mór Jókai
Mór Jókai , born Móric Jókay de Ásva , outside Hungary also known as Maurus Jokai, was a Hungarian dramatist and novelist.-Early life:...
and Lujza Blaha. After World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
the ball lost its importance, but it was still held until World War II. After the war Hungary became a communist country where aristocratic balls were discouraged, but despite this the Anna ball was held again. The first one after the war was held on July 31, 1954.
Since the 1950s the title Belle of the Anna ball has been given to the most beautiful girl visiting the ball. The winner gets a Victorian style vase and the Apple of Eris
Eris (mythology)
Eris is the Greek goddess of strife and discord, her name being translated into Latin as Discordia. Her Greek opposite is Harmonia, whose Latin counterpart is Concordia. Homer equated her with the war-goddess Enyo, whose Roman counterpart is Bellona...
, the first runner-up gets a Rotschild style vase and the second runner-up gets an Apponyi-style vase from the world-famous porcelain Manufacture of Herend
Herend
Herend is a small town in Hungary , near the city of Veszprém.The history of the town goes back into Roman times, indicated by the findings near the precincts of the town, while in the Middle Ages a few villages occupied the area where the current town stands...
. The next day the winner and the runner-ups make a tour in the host city of the ball in chaise.
List of winners
| Year | Belle of the Anna-ball |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Aliz Csizmadia |
| 2007 | Anna Katinka Toth |
| 2006 | Anna Apro |
| 2005 | Szilvia Harmat |
| 2004 | Eszter Toth |
| 2003 | Martina Horvath |
| 2002 | ? |
| 2001 | Eszter Toth |
| 2000 | Szilvia Magony |
| 1999 | Izabella Bolyky |
| 1998 | Brigitta Horvath |
| 1997 | Valeria Gergely |
| 1996 | ? |
| 1995 | ? |
| 1994 | ? |
| 1993 | ? |
| 1992 | ? |
| 1991 | ? |
| 1990 | ? |
| 1989 | ? |
| 1988 | ? |
| 1987 | ? |
| 1986 | ? |
| 1985 | ? |
| 1984 | ? |
| 1983 | ? |
| 1982 | ? |
| 1981 | ? |
| 1980 | ? |
| 1979 | ? |
| 1978 | ? |
| 1977 | ? |
| 1976 | ? |
| 1975 | ? |
| 1974 | ? |
| 1973 | ? |
| 1972 | ? |
| 1971 | ? |
| 1970 | ? |
| 1969 | Anett Lantos |
| 1968 | ? |
| 1967 | ? |
| 1966 | ? |
| 1965 | ? |
| 1964 | ? |
| 1963 | ? |
| 1962 | ? |
| 1961 | Marta Mamusich |
| 1960 | ? |
| 1959 | ? |
| 1958 | ? |
| 1957 | ? |
| 1956 | ? |
| 1955 | ? |
| 1954 | ? |
Crossovers
| Name | Miss Universe Hungary Miss Universe Hungary Miss Universe Hungary is a national beauty contest for Miss Universe. The pageant under the new management of Magyarorszag Szepe Kft. started to choose three equal winners in 2008 to represent Hungary in Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss World competitions under the name of The Queen.-History:*... |
Miss World Hungary Miss World Hungary Miss World Hungary is a national beauty contest for Miss World. The pageant under the management of The Magyarorszag Szepe Kft. started to choose three equal winners in 2008 to represent Hungary in Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss World competitions under the name of The Queen.-History:*... |
Miss Hungary Miss Hungary Miss Hungary is a national beauty contest in Hungary first held in 1929. Present titleholder is Anett Maximovits.-History:* 1929 - World War II The first pageant was held in 1929 and the winner of it won the Miss Europe title. In 1936 Zsa Zsa Gabor won the title, but she was underaged so she... |
Miss Balaton Miss Balaton Miss Balaton, officially called Gillette Venus Miss Balaton, is a national beauty contest to choose the hostess of the Lake Balaton, which is the largest lake and touristic attraction in Hungary .... |
Belle of the Anna-ball |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazmin Dammak | winner 2008 | winner 1999 | 1st runner-up 2007 | ||
| Szilvia Magony | winner 2000 | winner 2000 | |||
| Noemi Olah | 1st runner-up 2006 | winner 2005 | |||
| Adrienn Bende Adrienn Bende Adrienn Bende is the winner of the Miss Universe Hungary contest in 2006, and one of the 20 semi-finalists of the Miss Universe 2006 contest from Los Angeles.-References:... |
winner 2006 | 1st runner-up 2005 | |||
| Anett Maximovits | winner 2009 | 2nd runner-up 2006 |
See also
other Hungarian beauty pageants are- Miss Universe HungaryMiss Universe HungaryMiss Universe Hungary is a national beauty contest for Miss Universe. The pageant under the new management of Magyarorszag Szepe Kft. started to choose three equal winners in 2008 to represent Hungary in Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss World competitions under the name of The Queen.-History:*...
- Miss World HungaryMiss World HungaryMiss World Hungary is a national beauty contest for Miss World. The pageant under the management of The Magyarorszag Szepe Kft. started to choose three equal winners in 2008 to represent Hungary in Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss World competitions under the name of The Queen.-History:*...
- Miss BalatonMiss BalatonMiss Balaton, officially called Gillette Venus Miss Balaton, is a national beauty contest to choose the hostess of the Lake Balaton, which is the largest lake and touristic attraction in Hungary ....
- Miss HungaryMiss HungaryMiss Hungary is a national beauty contest in Hungary first held in 1929. Present titleholder is Anett Maximovits.-History:* 1929 - World War II The first pageant was held in 1929 and the winner of it won the Miss Europe title. In 1936 Zsa Zsa Gabor won the title, but she was underaged so she...
- Hungarian contestants on international beauty pageantsHungarian contestants on international beauty pageantsThese lists show all Hungarian contestants have ever competed in international beauty pageants with their result.-Miss Universe:The actual winner has the Miss Universe Hungary title* 1992 Dora Patko* 1993 Zsanna Pardy* 1994 Szilvia Forian* 1995 Andrea Harsanyi...