Imagine this: 25,000 liters of German beer, 20,000 pieces of pretzels, 5,000 kilos of assorted sausages, and 7,000 kilos of roasted pork knuckles. You can’t get any more German than this.
From October 4 to 6, German Club Manila and Solaire will host the biggest and most authentic celebration of Oktoberfest to date.
“Oktoberfest is about having a good time, about celebrating with friends. Just about everything is allowed, just don’t fall down after several bottles of beer,” said Solaire vice president for food & beverage Bastian Breuer.
“We focused on authenticity and calculated generously. It will be a disgrace if we run out of beer or food. This will be the biggest and best Oktoberfest in the Philippines ever that truly puts the spotlight on the best that Germany has to offer,” he added.
Oktoberfest traces its origins to the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese in 1810. Ironically, no beer was sold during the festivities capped instead by horse races. Almost two centuries later, it is celebrated not just in Germany but in other countries as well, and the Philippines is no exception.
The celebration is all about the Bavarian spirit of gemütlichkeit—a cozy feeling because of friendship and a sense of belonging—where communal long wooden tables encourage revelers to make new friends over gulps of beer.
The three-day event will be held at the 2,400-sqm Solaire Oktoberfest Tent located at The Gallery. It will feature free-flowing German wheat beer from Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery; traditional Bavarian food prepared by Solaire’s German chef; and a 12-man German band, the Bavarian Sound Express.
This grand showcase of German culture is a fitting way to celebrate as well German Club Manila’s 80th anniversary for the Oktoberfest.
“We are very delighted to continue this tradition in the Philippines and celebrate the occasion with our Filipino friends. We are pleased to have a new partner in Solaire,” said German Club president Tobias Rast.
Ticket holders are entitled to a one-day entry and will be given a wristband based on their designated zone. They will also be given a German beer mug, which they can take home.
A quick reminder, though: you must be 18 years old and above to be allowed inside the Oktoberfest Tent. And there is a dress code: German traditional outfit of lederhosen or dirndl, or if you are feeling a bit conservative, smart casual will do. Just don’t forget to bring your love for beer and a good time.
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