Life of Guangzhou - Meet At Guangzhou Oktoberfest!

Guangzhou, September 2007 – For four days this September (Sept. 12th-15th), China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, in collaboration with The German Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting their very own Guangzhou Oktoberfest for the 3rd edition! The Munich Hofbrauhaus may be miles away, but the tents will be rocking as local residents and guests, linking their arms and swinging their beers, shout "Eins, zwei G'suffa!" with all their might! These warm September evenings won' t be lacking good beer, food or fun! Join in German drinking games as you are served by dirndl-clad barmaids, all to a bona fide Bavarian beat!

China Hotel' s award-winning culinary team, accompanied by a visiting German chef, Alfred Spieler, will be preparing a non-stop supply of authentic German delights, including those longstanding traditions of schnitzel, sauerkraut and spaetzle. Additional dishes, known only to the more 'cultivated' German connoisseurs, will also be offered, and of course enough Wurst and Bretzle! Come and enjoy the live music performed by popular German Band; take part in the refreshing beer-drinking competitions and loads of fun games. Join us in the beer wonderland at China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel!

So come one, come all! Brush up on your German, bring your appetite and experience the spirit of Oktoberfest - Guangzhou style!

Tickets

- RMB 208 - all-you-can-eat buffet and one mug of beer (6:00pm-11:30pm)
- RMB 180 – three mugs of beer & a portion of snack (10:00pm-11:30pm)
- For inquiry or reservations, please call: 86(20) 8666 6888 Ext. 3232, 3239, 3277

About Oktoberfest

A traditional beer festival founded in Southern Germany, Oktoberfest has become 'the' party phenomenon on practically every continent since its inception nearly 200 years ago. Actually beginning in September and ending on the first Sunday in October, all devout followers (and German locals) know its true, romantic origins as the wedding celebration of Bavarian Prince Ludwig and his bride Therese. The festivities were held in 1810 in a huge Munich meadow and went on for days, marking its end with horse races, which all of Bavaria was invited to see. As a result, over 40,000 guests showed to unknowingly take part in what was to become the world's largest beer festival.

This hugely successful celebration of Ludwig's love gave rise to a yearly tradition featuring livestock shows, music and, of course, fabulous food and drink; which eventually became its dominant theme. Barring times of war and disease, this beer-drinking bash has taken place every year, still gracing the very grounds of Theresienwiese ("Therese's fields", named in honor of the Princess), known as "Wies'n" by the locals.

Modern times have brought about many changes, but the "Spirit of Oktoberfest" is still very much alive. The horse races have since disappeared, and the farm show only occurs every few years. Local old-timers have surely sat back in awe as they've watched their quaint festival of days gone by transform into a sixteen day commercial behemoth of brewery tents, vendors and amusements, receiving over six millions visitors annually. An incredible amount of beer equal the entire amount drunk the rest of the year is consumed, along with colossal amounts of wine and sausages.

About the German Chamber of Commerce

The German Chamber of Commerce, established in Guangzhou in 1998, has worked exclusively to support German businesses in the southern regions of China, promoting mutual business development via consultation, publications and events, in addition to providing support to Chinese businesses in Germany. The Guangzhou Chamber, akin to their Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong locations, forms part of an extensive network consisting of over 110 chambers and affiliated offices worldwide.