Graduation Ball

Graduation Ball at the Ciragan Palace. The event begins with cocktails on the terrace at the Bosphorus water's edge - idyllic setting, with much photography and conversation. This is followed by dinner and dancing for the students, well, graduates now- and their families. Traditionally, they line up on this staircase for multiple photos before processing in to the dinner as the teachers process out and go home leaving them with their proud families for a well deserved celebration. It has taken them five years to reach this destination. After lots of good wishes and photos, here's my parting shot. Good luck to them all.