Oktoberfest 2018 brings back authentic Oktoberfest experience

Oktoberfest 2018 will be held from October 11 to 13 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

The Oktoberfest event is co-hosted by the German Businesses Association (GBA) and the Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (GIC/AHK Vietnam) under the patronage of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hanoi. The GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018 will start in Ho Chi Minh City and last four days from September 19-22 at Hotel Nikko Saigon.

In Hanoi, the festival will continue to take place at the lakeside area of JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel for more than three nights between October 11 and 13, from 6pm to 11pm. This year marks the 5^th cooperation between the German Business Association (GBA) and JW Marriott Hanoi in organising the traditional German cultural event—GBA Oktoberfest in Hanoi.

Thomas Debelic, chairman of the GBA said, “We are happy and proud to announce the 26^th GBA Oktoberfest in Vietnam, continuing the tradition founded by the German business community many years ago. We have continuously worked on improving the setting in order to create an authentic atmosphere in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. For the past three years, the GBA Oktoberfest in Ho Chi Minh City has been upscaled with an original German beer tent, with German beer, German music, and German food. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the original German Oktoberfest.”

GBA Oktoberfest 2018 in Hanoi will bring you an opportunity to enjoy the original festive atmosphere with German dishes, authentic German beer, and join in the Lucky Draw with many valuable prizes.

Come to GBA Oktoberfest 2018 at JW Marriott Hanoi, guests will not only be able to enjoy the 5-star quality hospitality services, but the unique facility that provide spacious open ground where the large big tent ‘Festzelt’ will be set-up, just like in Germany. It is one of the main factors creating the authentic Bavarian party experience right here in Vietnam and can accommodate large groups of up to 1,200-1,500 guests per evening.

To enhance the genuine atmosphere of the real Oktoberfest, this year we introduce a premium German beer brand and exclusive Oktoberfest brew in Hanoi. Coming to our GBA Oktoberfest 2018, guests can enjoy a buffet of premium German cuisine that will delight and excite the taste buds, as well as free-flowing premium beers in your very own Oktoberfest beer mug. Authentic music and entertaining show-acts will be performed by the popular Munich-based ‘AntonShow Band.’

Marko Walde, chief representative of the GIC/AHK Vietnam, said: “We are pleased to invite you to the GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018—a highlight of our annual social events in Vietnam where German, Vietnamese, and international business communities celebrate with their colleagues, partners, and friends. We wish all our guests cheerful moments and hope that the ‘GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018’ will be a kick-off to new partnerships for them as well.”

“There is no doubt that JW Marriott Hanoi is definitely the best and biggest venue in Hanoi, with the stunning scenery to host one of the most successful events, highlighting the detail-oriented services provided by our experienced chefs. In our 5^th year, our team will continue to serve a variety of Bavarian specialties typically associated with Oktoberfest, including German Sausages, Pretzels, and of course a mug of cold beer; along with fun games and prize draws,” said Mark Van Der Wielen, general manager at JW Marriott Hanoi.

26 years ago in 1992, the German business community in Vietnam gathered together and brought to Vietnam one of the most popular social and cultural events from Germany, the ‘Oktoberfest.’ This set an important date on Vietnam’s event calendar, and Oktoberfest has now become one of the most awaited celebrations of the year.