Dancing for freedom of expression and the press
The 82nd edition of the sold-out Swiss Media Ball & Zurich Press Ball was a resounding success. Around 500 people from the media, politics, show business, and the business world attended the long-standing charity event at the Dolder Grand in Zurich.
The guests danced into the early hours of Sunday morning for a good cause, according to a press release. Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf and Jean-René Germanier, President of the National Council, attended the event. The Zurich cantonal government was represented by three representatives: Martin Graf, Thomas Heiniger and Markus Kägi. The reigning Miss Mauritius, Ameeksha Dilchand, was there to represent the host country Mauritius. The host canton of Valais was represented by numerous celebrities, including skiing legend Pirmin Zurbriggen. The "host" of the Dolder Grand, Urs Schwarzenbach, was also among the illustrious crowd of guests. In addition, more media representatives attended the Swiss Media Ball & Zurich Press Ball than for a long time. They took advantage of the new attractive conditions for media representatives.
The proceeds from the ball will go to the international aid organization Reporters Without Borders and the Zurich Journalism Prize.
