German Festival Kulturfest 2020 set to begin on October 2

Hanoi is scheduled to host the German Festival Kulturfest 2020 between October 2 and October 4 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany.

German Festival Kulturfest 2017 (Photo: VOV)
German Festival Kulturfest 2017 (Photo: VOV)

Representatives of the organisers, including the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association, and the association of Vietnamese small-and-medium sized enterprises in Germany, gathered together at a meeting held in Hanoi on September 24 in order to make preparations for the event.

The occasion will see a wide range of activities take place, including a forum detailing economic cooperation between the two countries, art performances, and other cultural exchange activities.

The highlight of the event is set to be a beer festival that draws inspiration from the renowned German beer festival Oktoberfest, with visitors being given the chance to sample a range of German delicacies.

The festival also aims to provide an entertainment corner suitable for children and provide them with toys figurines and a magic performance. Furthermore, guests will be able to participate in of delightful activities, exciting games, a beer drinking competition, compete to win stunning prizes, in addition to many other surprises.

The organisers have therefore agreed to coordinate plans with Hanoi’s Department of Health in order to conduct necessary COVID-19 prevention and control measures during the event.