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Originating in Bavaria, Oktoberfest, which is now a worldwide phenomenon, can also find a foothold in the Cívis city.
The great Bavarian beer festival opened its doors in Debrecen on the evening of the 3rd of October. The initiative aims to give beer lovers the chance to experience the authentic Bavarian spirit, together with the German-speaking actors of the city’s economic, educational, and cultural life, even literally “arm in arm.”.
The three-day festival featured a wide selection of quality Bavarian beers, food specialties, traditional music and games, and a beer coupon at the entrance for those arriving in full Bavarian costume.
As the opening event of the festival, Mayor László Papp and Schedl Group CEO Vinzenz Grassl tapped the beer keg in the Bavarian tradition.
László Papp put it that way: “Debrecen’s economy has changed a lot in recent times, and German companies are doing a lot to strengthen the city’s economy, which is why he considers it important that German-Hungarian relations should grow not only in the economic but also in the cultural and entertainment fields.”
“The programme will be a full house throughout the event, which shows that the people of Debrecen are happy with the programme, and that Oktoberfest is expected to become a permanent feature of autumn in Debrecen,“ he said.
Managing director of Főnix Event Organiser Ltd., Zita Dobos, spoke about how they wanted to bring a little German sense of life to Debrecen, to present a role of Bavarian culture, which together provides a point of connection for the people of Debrecen and the Germans living and working here.
The first act of the event was one of the country’s most popular Swabian Schraml bands, band Szomorer Jungs, who create an unforgettable atmosphere every time they perform, and this was no exception.
The first Oktoberfest Debrecen took place between the 3rd and 5th of October on Egyetem Square.
Source:debrecen.hu
