Oktoberfest Shanghai: How to Celebrate German Culture and Beer

What is Oktoberfest?

Okto­ber­fest is a tra­di­tion­al Ger­man fes­ti­val that cel­e­brates beer, food, music, and cul­ture. It orig­i­nat­ed in 1810 in Munich, when Crown Prince Lud­wig mar­ried Princess Therese and invit­ed the cit­i­zens to join the fes­tiv­i­ties. The event was so pop­u­lar that it became an annu­al tra­di­tion, attract­ing mil­lions of vis­i­tors from all over the world.

Okto­ber­fest is usu­al­ly held from late Sep­tem­ber to ear­ly Octo­ber, last­ing for 16 to 18 days. The main venue is the There­sien­wiese, a large mead­ow in Munich, where huge tents are set up by dif­fer­ent brew­eries and ven­dors. Each tent has its own theme, atmos­phere, and enter­tain­ment. Vis­i­tors can enjoy a vari­ety of Ger­man beers, sausages, pret­zels, roast chick­en, and oth­er del­i­ca­cies. They can also lis­ten to live music, watch folk dances, play games, and ride on amuse­ment park attractions.

Okto­ber­fest is not only a cel­e­bra­tion of beer, but also of Ger­man cul­ture and her­itage. It show­cas­es the tra­di­tion­al cos­tumes, crafts, and cus­toms of Bavaria, the region where Munich is locat­ed. It also fos­ters a sense of com­mu­ni­ty and friend­ship among the guests, who toast each oth­er with the phrase “Prost!” or “Ein Prosit!” .

How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Shanghai?

If you want to expe­ri­ence Okto­ber­fest with­out trav­el­ing to Ger­many, you can join one of the many events that are orga­nized in Shang­hai every year. These events are mod­eled after the Munich Okto­ber­fest and fea­ture authen­tic Ger­man food, music, and beer. You can also find some local twists and adap­ta­tions that make them unique and fun.

What to Expect at Oktoberfest in Shanghai?

Okto­ber­fest in Shang­hai is a great oppor­tu­ni­ty to have fun, meet new peo­ple, and learn more about Ger­man cul­ture and beer. Here are some tips and sug­ges­tions to make the most of your experience

• Dress up: If you want to blend in with the crowd and feel the fes­tive spir­it, you can wear a tra­di­tion­al Ger­man cos­tume, such as a dirndl for women, or a leder­ho­sen for men. You can also acces­sorize with a hat, a scarf, or a flower crown. You can buy or rent these cos­tumes online or at some of the event venues.
• Drink respon­si­bly: Okto­ber­fest is all about enjoy­ing beer, but you should also drink respon­si­bly and know your lim­its. The beer served at Okto­ber­fest is usu­al­ly stronger than reg­u­lar beer, so you should pace your­self and drink plen­ty of water. You should also eat enough food to bal­ance the alco­hol intake. You can choose from a vari­ety of Ger­man dish­es, such as sausages, pret­zels, roast chick­en, pota­to sal­ad, and apple strudel. You should also avoid mix­ing dif­fer­ent types of beer or alco­hol, as this can cause nau­sea or headache.
• Have fun: Okto­ber­fest is a time to have fun and cel­e­brate with your friends and strangers. You can join the singing and danc­ing, play games, take pho­tos, and make new friends. You can also learn some Ger­man words and phras­es, such as “Prost!” , “O’zapft is!” , “Zicke zacke zicke zacke hoi hoi hoi!” , and “Gemütlichkeit” . You can also enjoy the live music, which usu­al­ly includes tra­di­tion­al folk songs, as well as mod­ern pop and rock songs.

Okto­ber­fest is a won­der­ful way to expe­ri­ence Ger­man cul­ture and beer in Shang­hai. Whether you are a fan of beer or not, you will sure­ly find some­thing to enjoy at these events. So grab your tick­ets, put on your cos­tume, and get ready to have a blast! Prost!

We hope you enjoyed read­ing this post and learned more about Okto­ber­fest and how to cel­e­brate it in Shang­hai. Okto­ber­fest is not only a fun and fes­tive event, but also a cul­tur­al exchange that brings peo­ple togeth­er and cel­e­brates the Ger­man cul­ture and beer. If you are inter­est­ed in attend­ing Okto­ber­fest in Shang­hai, stay tuned for more infor­ma­tion about our next event in 2023. We will be announc­ing the details soon on our web­site and social media plat­forms. Don’t miss this oppor­tu­ni­ty to join us for an unfor­get­table expe­ri­ence of Okto­ber­fest in Shang­hai. Prost!