Oktoberfest, Germany's gift to beer lovers, comes to Mumbai. The Guide tells you where to tank up on the golden, frothy brew
Oktoberfest, Germany's gift to beer lovers, comes to Mumbai. The Guide tells you where to tank up on the golden, frothy brew
It started off as a public commemoration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, way back in 1810. Two hundred years later, Oktoberfest has steadily grown into a worldwide celebration of Bavarian culture. This year, the festival officially hits Mumbai shores with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, in association with DHL, launching the first ever Mumbai Oktoberfest. 
Revellers raise a toast at an Oktoberfest party
Already, a number of restaurants and pubs in the city have begun their own Oktoberfest celebrations. At most places, the focus is on discounts on domestic and international beers. A few are offering speciality Bavarian cuisine as well. But at the Mumbai Oktoberfest, the idea is to give revellers a complete experience. "Since we are organising the event, the authenticity of various elements that make up Oktoberfest, is guaranteed. The band, the beer, the foodu00a0-- all authentically German," says Peter Deubet, Deputy Director General of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce.
A festival tent will be erected at the Turf Club, and the beer garden will welcome thousands of Mumbaikars who crave a taste of Germany. Long benches lined with huge beer mugs, a German band playing traditional music and groups linking arms to sing and dance together will set the mood. "Mumbai Oktoberfest offers a fantastic opportunity for us to bring one of Germany's most famous events to India. The event will showcase a traditional brewery and the band that symbolises this world renowned festival," believes Christoph Remund, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, India.
On: October 16 and 17, 6 pm onwards at Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi. To avoid the rush, reserve your table in advance.
Call: 66652121, 66652147
For details, log onto www.indo-german.com
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