Bavarian fiesta in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR: Penang Swimming Club will host its 5th Oktoberfest celebrations at the club’s multi-purpose hall in Tanjong Bungah on Oct 10.

Organising committee chairman Manfred Wiedenmaier said the club’s biggest event of the year was planned for members and guests to enjoy a wonderful night.

“The event is aimed to assimilate German culture and ideas into all aspects of the event to create a Bavarian atmosphere and also to showcase authentic Oktoberfest elements in terms of food, beverage, entertainment and ambience,” said Wiedenmaier.

He said guests and members would be entertained by a Bavarian band from Germany and be treated to traditional Bavarian dishes and German pastries by renowned chef, Ingolf Kneipe.

He said German traditional games including arm wrestling and finger-pulling would also be part of the programme as well as lucky draw.

Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, who is also the club’s honorary member, will grace the event.
By K. Kandiah