Oktoberfest bigger and better at Hilton Colombo!

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Authentic German food, lots of brew, Bavarian music, German entertainment and a festive ambiance is what you will get at Hilton Colombo’s original and authentic German food festival; the Oktoberfest. Hilton Colombo the pioneers of Oktoberfest in Sri Lanka will host this event for the 22nd consecutive year from 29 October to 7 November at the hotel’s Sports Centre Arena.

Oktoberfest will be staged in a giant marquee that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, while tucking into some of the finest Oktoberfest food such as traditional German sausages, pork knuckles, roast chicken, sauerkraut, giant pretzels and a feast of other Bavarian dishes. It’s time to wear the top hats and give a hearty ‘Prost’ with your friends whilst the seven-member Bavarian band plays ‘Oom-Pah’ music. The band will be flown in from Germany especially for the occasion along with two German serving girls.

Daily raffle draws, brew drinking competitions and the famous traditional hat games are in store for all who patronise the event. Oktoberfest will be held for 10 days starting at 7 p.m. until midnight from Monday through Thursday and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The event is sponsored by Qatar Airways, Cargills Finest, Cargills – Knuckles, Cargills Magic, HNB, Coca Cola, Global Brands and Prestige Automobile Ltd.

For more details and for reservations, guests can call on 2544 644 ext 2012. Tickets are available at the Special Events Desk located in the lobby from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.hiltoncolombo1.comwww.facebook.com/HiltonColombo, or follow them on www.twitter.com/HiltonColombo, www.instagram/HiltonColombo.