Dennis Asiimwe, Operations and Event Mangaer, My Food Network (Photo by Isaac Ssejjombwe)
Cultural integration at Oktoberfest eventOktoberfest is back and this time round, it’s going to boast of a strong cultural union between Germany and Uganda confirming ample portions of each with many exciting foods and beers courtesy of Tusker Lite, beer related games and other activities including entertainment headlined by Sheebah Karungi and the authentic Qwela band. This was announced at a press conference that happened at KCCA offices.
There will also be a mix of friendly inter-cultural activities including fun costume competitions overseen by a team of judges headed by the Uganda German Cultural Society. There will also be traditional Oktoberfest games such as a beer straw challenge, tug-of-war, beer pong, arm wrestling, Stein (beer glass) hoisting challenge, eating challenge, beer speed drinking in addition to the Kings of Rave party, The Almost Famous DJs.
Prizes will be awarded after the competitions with the biggest of them being a business class return air ticket from Brussels Airlines to any destination in Europe.
The fifth edition of the annual Oktoberfest (Volksfest) slated for October 5 and will entail celebrations of food, different cultures and merrymaking as city dwellers revel in the best of both worlds with organisers promising this to be another unforgettable festival.