Where can you find
whole five days of fanfare, festivities and frolic with the best of the
‘wursts’ sizzling away, the frothiest of brews brimming over, and a whole lot
of ‘oompah’ going on – Oktoberfest of course. The greatest of all things
Bavarian come together in one fantastic fair as Oktoberfest Colombo lifts off
in style from the 17th to the
21st of October 2012 at the CR&FC grounds, starting at 6pm daily.
Sponsored by CR&FC, Yes FM, Elephant House, Mount Lavinia Hotel and
SriLankan Airlines. There will be music
and mayhem for the whole family to enjoy with plenty of food and drink; games
for the old and the young and live bands to dance the night away to.
Known as the
largest ‘People’s Fair” in the world, Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival
celebrating all things Bavarian held annually in Munich, Germany. One of the
most famous events in the country more than 6 million people from around the
world attend the festivities every year to celebrate this important part of
Bavarian culture – a tradition joyfully maintained since 1810. Numerous similar
events using the name Oktoberfest in Germany and around the world now take
place; many of which were founded by German immigrants or their descendants.
Joining many cities across the world that now holds such events to enjoy the
festivities, Oktoberfest will be kicking up a storm of fun in Colombo this year
too.
The CR&FC
grounds in Colombo will come alive with carnival style atmosphere with a large
marquee set up for the bands to take centre stage. Stalls of festive fare
offering the best of traditional Bavarian delights will also keep the revellers
sated. Authentic German cuisine from Mount Lavinia Hotel will of course include
all the must have Oktoberfest specialities:
the choicest of traditional German sausages, Pork roasts and Pork
knuckles, Sauerkraut and many other delicacies. In addition spirits will be
kept at high levels with a vast range of speciality brews and beverages on tap
– to celebrate Oktoberfest in its truest form.
In keeping with
heritage, live music will be provided by the traditional Bavarian ‘Oompah’ band
Waidigel 7, a troupe of musicians who are as unique as their name and their
style of entertainment which aims to provide a pure party atmosphere.
Comprising traditional brass band, modern big band sounds and bravura solos
that blare out latest hits in their own way, they believe in a healthy mix of
entertainment in the form of music. And as they state “Our biggest concern is to
give people joy in the music and fun on stage, so that each evening will be a
success with us.” Waidigel 7 will take centre stage for all five days of the
festival. Two local bands – Black and Crossroads will also be performing to
bring additional party cheer with their own style of music as well.
A host of unusual
games typical of Oktoberfest will also keep the action going: barrel rolling,
hammer strength testing, brew drinking and a host of others are planned for the
whole family to enjoy. In addition, firework displays every night will bring
more sparks to the carnival buzz.
So it’s time to
hunt out the Bavarian costumes: dress up in Dirndl or Lederhosen, don the
Bavarian hats and say ‘Prost’ (that’s cheers) to Oktoberfest and join in the
celebrations at CR&FC grounds from the 17th – 21st
October for heaps of hot food, barrels of cool brews and some great high jinks
to remember: a feast of a festival not to be missed.
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