Oktoberfest 2016 dates set for HCM City and Hanoi
VOV.VN -It is a tradition in Bavarian culture to have a dignitary tap the first keg of an Oktoberfest celebration, says the German Business Association (GBA).
In keeping with tradition, Ho Chi Minh City will officially open its 2016 Oktoberfest celebration with the tapping of the ceremonial keg, announcing in perfect Bavarian ‘O zapft is’ (it's been tapped) at the Nikko Saigon.
The event running September 29-October 2 is a celebration of German heritage with music, dancing, costumes and of course- food! The GBA has extended an invitation to all to join in the extravaganza.
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The celebration of authentic German traditions will run in Hanoi at the JW Marriott Hotel from October 6-8, inclusive, and include brats, apple strudel and pretzels prepared with secret recipes, and beer brewed in Germany guided by the German purity law that originated in 1516!
This year’s varieties of beer will include the traditional Oktoberfest Bier, Pilsner, Dunkel (dark) and Warsteiner’s award winning Hefeweizen. Everyone is encouraged to attend and compete in contests for fun and prizes such as the famous Bier Stein holding competition and the Alphorn blowing contest.
GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2016 has attracted various official sponsors, including EuroAuto/BMW Importer, Deutsche Bank, DeutschesHaus Vietnam, FUSO, Kärcher, Lotus Green Technology, Mercedes-Benz Vietnam, Messer Haiphong, Rieckermann, Theben Asia, Thyssenkrupp, Schenker, Siemens and World Cat Vietnam.
