Ancient German fest fervour

Ludwig I.) and Princess therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, that was celebrated on "Theresienwiese", an open field outside the city of Munich by that time, in 1810, when a five day public festival and a horse race were held.

Each year, the Oktoberfest is attended by around 6 million visitors, who consume over 200,000 pairs of sausages -- mostly in the "beer tents" put up by the traditional Munich breweries. Besides that, you can also find many other attractions, for children as well as for grown-ups. The huge Oktoberfest grounds provide carousels, roller coasters and all the spectacular fun of the fair for the enjoyment and excitement of visitors of all ages. The festivities are accompanied by a programme of events, including the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Costume and Riflemen's Procession, and a concert involving all the brass bands represented at the Oktoberfest.

In Bangladesh, the Goethe-Institut Dhaka organizes a little Oktoberfest every year for its language students and for Bangladeshi former exchange students, who studied in Germany and achieved their degree there. They are part of several alumni associations (Alumni Association of German Universities in Bangladesh, Carl-Duisberg-Society, Humboldt-Club). The Dhaka Oktoberfest provides an opportunity to keep their memories of Germany alive, to meet friends and partners and to discuss future plans.

German traditional food, such as potato salad and sausages will be served. This will be at the Goethe Institut on October 19th at 7 pm. Entry is on the basis of invitation.