Namibia hosts 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest

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Namibia hosts 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest

STORY: Namibia hosts 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Oktoberfest in Windhoek STORYLINE: The 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest concluded in Namibia's capital city of Windhoek on Saturday. The festival is the only Oktoberfest in Africa where a celebration of authentic German traditions and a great atmosphere takes place fueled by Namibian passion. The festival made a return to Namibia after two years of being shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrated the reunification of communities after a devastating pandemic. Part of the cultural experience of Oktoberfest was the food and beverage offering. The festival also offered traditional German games and entertainment for all ages. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek. (XHTV)

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