Da Nang to host Oktoberfest for first time

The central coastal city of Da Nang will host a replica of Oktoberfest – the largest beer festival in the world, for the first time ever.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 20:13

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Attracting about 10,000 festival-goers in both HCM City and Hanoi every year, GBA Oktoberfest has become the largest beer festival in Southeast Asia. (Photo courtesy of JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel)

Hanoi (VNA) – The central coastal city of Da Nangwill host a replica of Oktoberfest – the largest beer festival in the world, forthe first time ever.

One of the most anticipated celebrations every year, the GBAOktoberfest will take place on October 6 in the city’s Furama Resort.

Speaking at a press conference about the event, the co-chairman ofthe GBA said that the bilateral strategic partnership between Vietnam andGermany has been deepened in all fields among which cultural, economic, tradeand investment cooperation are important pillars.

“Over the years, the GBA has been the voice and advocate of German businessesin Vietnam, fostering bilateral socio-economic relations between the twocountries.

“We also have continuously worked on upgrading the authenticsetting of our Oktoberfest and spreading a unique German culture across thecountry,” he said.

Earlier, the event will kick off in Hanoi and last for three days,from September 28 to 30, at the lakeside area of JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel.

Like previous years, the festival will continue to deliver thelively carnival atmosphere of Bavaria with explosive moments from the famousmusic band O’zapft, consisting of members from Germany and Austria.

German-born Executive Chef Steven Peter and his team will preparethe best traditional German dishes for the festival.

Festival-goers will also enjoy a wide selection of premium Germancraft beers and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Following Hanoi and Da Nang, the GBA Oktoberfest 2023 will takeplace in HMC City’s Nikko Saigon Hotel for three days, from October 12 to 14.

First held in Vietnam in 1992, the GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam hasbecome an annual event to bring the unique German cultural and traditionalexperiences closer to Vietnamese people. In addition, the festival has createda bridge for promoting the Vietnam – Germany strategic partnership.

It is organised by the German Business Association (GBA), theDelegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (GIC/AHK Vietnam), togetherwith JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, under the patronage of the Embassy of Germany in Hanoi,and the German Consulate General in HCM City.

Attracting about 10,000 festival-goers, including expats andlocals in both HCM City and Hanoi every year, GBA Oktoberfest has become thelargest beer festival in Southeast Asia./

VNA

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