German Festival Kulturfest 2020 set to begin on October 2

Hanoi is scheduled to host the German Festival Kulturfest 2020 between October 2 and October 4 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany.
German Festival Kulturfest 2020 set to begin on October 2 ảnh 1German Festival Kulturfest 2017 (Photo: VOV)

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Hanoi is scheduled to host the German FestivalKulturfest 2020 between October 2 and October 4 to celebrate the 45thanniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany, reported theVoice of Vietnam (VOV).

Representatives of the organisers, including the VOV, the Vietnam-GermanyFriendship Association, and the association of Vietnamese small-and-mediumsized enterprises in Germany, gathered together at a meeting held in Hanoi onSeptember 24 in order to make preparations for the event.

The occasion will see a wide range of activities take place, including a forumdetailing economic cooperation between the two countries, art performances, andother cultural exchange activities.

The highlight of the event is set to be a beer festival that draws inspirationfrom the renowned German beer festival Oktoberfest, with visitors being giventhe chance to sample a range of German delicacies.

The festival also aims to provide an entertainment corner suitable for childrenand provide them with toys figurines and a magic performance.  Furthermore, guests will be able toparticipate in of delightful activities, exciting games, a beer drinkingcompetition, compete to win stunning prizes, in addition to many othersurprises.

The organisers have therefore agreed to coordinate plans with Hanoi’sDepartment of Health in order to conduct necessary COVID-19 prevention andcontrol measures during the event./.
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