The Capital’s Culinary Carnival: Oktoberfest Illuminates Hanoi’s Autumn Dining
Oktoberfest , a festival celebrating the very best of German cuisine, craft beer, and vibrant cultural traditions, is making its return to Vietnam this autumn. The festivities will take place in three major cities: Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City, from September to October. The German Oktoberfest 2024 is just around the corner! Photo: GBA As shared by Alexander Ziehe, Chairman of the German Business Association (GBA), this year’s event holds extra significance. The year 2025 will mark a special milestone: the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany. The festival, he added, is a testament to the deepened bilateral strategic partnership across various fields, especially culture, economics, trade, and investment. Oktoberfest has been a long-standing tradition in Vietnam since 1992 and is one of the longest-running celebrations of its kind outside of Germany. It serves as a cultural bridge between the two nations, pro