A German man in traditional Chinese clothes performed the well known local song, “Waves Flowing”,with his band at Central Market. It’s their second Oktoberfest in Hong Kong.
The festival runs from Oct.17 to Nov.2 giving German expatriates in Hong Kong the chance to enjoy their tradition. The event is celebrated with well-known beer brands,German delicacies such as pork knuckles and sausages.

Carolyn Wright, from England came to the Oktoberfest in Hong Kong after having gone to the original Oktoberfest in Munich a couple of weeks ago.

“The most important element of Oktoberfest is the beer, but the entertainment is also essential, especially the band. At the one in Munich, every one of the beer tents had a band as the main focus,” said Wright. “It is a good night. This event is well-organised. It has all the elements of the original German Oktoberfest, which brings it here in a fantastic venue.”
Alex Arkin, 25, from Germany, was participating in Oktoberfest in Hong Kong for the first time.
“In Germany, it's more crowded and you can feel the vibe more because it's a German tradition. ” said Arkin. “But in Hong Kong, it's also nice because you come with your friends, and you enjoy the friendly atmosphere here.”
Arkin liked the multicultural aspect of Oktoberfest in Hong Kong.“You can see people from different countries. It's so unique because in Germany it's mostly Germans who participate,” said Arkin.
“However, the seating arrangement here at the competition area could be more reasonable. It was a bit too crowded during tonight's competition,” he added.
Ken Tse, 47, a local journalist, attended the Oktoberfest at the Central Market for the first time.
“Although I don't know the culture of Oktoberfest very well, I like this event. It's just like a party. Everyone gets together, enjoys good beer and food, and watches the band perform,” said Tse.

He has attended other beer festivals before, but he thinks the beer and food at Oktoberfest is more authentic compared to other places.
Entry tickets start at HK$220, and the price of the ticket depends on the meal selected.
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