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Originating as a marriage celebration for Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen back in 1810, Oktoberfest has been running for nearly 200 years and is one of the world’s largest annual festivals. Celebrated world-wide, it’s a great excuse to down copious amounts of beer, enjoy German cuisine and have a jolly good time. Join the fun at Oktoberfest celebrations taking place in Hong Kong and Macau.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Oktoberfest
 Why not celebrate Oktoberfest while betting on horses? Harking back to the origins of the original horserace, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is celebrating with three Oktoberfest inspired races. The final one is a day race held on Sunday, 19th of October, with gates opening at 11am and the first race starting at 1pm. Check out the wood sawing, beer swilling, and hammer hitting games for cash and beer coupons and an array of German-inspired snacks. Or opt for the buffet at Stable Bend Terrace which includes a pint of Paulaner, one of the Okoberfestbiers, a shot of apfelschnapps plus unlimited amounts of food such as German knuckles, salmon with cumin, and käsespätzle (cheese noodles). They have also arranged for Bayerischen Party Lowen from Munich to perform authentic Bavarian music.
For more information, visit www.hkjc.com/english/ or call the enquiry and reservation hotline on 1817.
The Marco Polo German Bierfest 2008
 Now in its 16th year, the Marco Polo German Bierfest is probably the most well-known in Hong Kong. From 25th October - 15th November, Marco Polo will be arranging fun-filled evenings of games and various drinking contests alongside the traditional tunes and madcap antics of The Notenhoblers, a six-member band from Munich. Try the German culinary feast featuring dishes such as Munich White, Kasekrainer and Chicken – Mushroom Sausage Served with Potato Salad, Roasted Pork Knuckle Served with Braised Red Cabbage and Gratinated Potatoes and Braised Beef Rolls on Red Wine Sauce with Braised Red Cabbage and Spatzli.
For more information, visit www.gbfhk.com or call 2113-3217.
Oktoberfest at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
 In conjunction with Macau Government Tourist Office, the Mandarin Oriental, Macau will be celebrating Oktoberfest from 7th – 16th November with plenty of Bavarian beer, German food and wine specialities plus live music in a 25-metre-long Munich beer tent with room enough for 400 people. Events will run from 5pm – midnight during the 10-day event and on offer are char-broiled German sausages including Thueringer roast sausage and Munich white sausage, homemade pretzels and sweet mustard, fire-roasted spicy chicken with potato salad, and cured pig’s knuckle with sauerkraut. Remember to sample the special Paulaner Oktoberfest brew served in a one-litre mug. The Mandarin Oriental Macau is also offering a special Oktoberfest package which start from HK$1,588 that include one night accommodation, round trip tickets on TurboJET and coupons for food and drinks.
For more information visit www.mandarinoriental.com/macau or call +853 8793-3533.
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