Namibia hosts 63rd Windhoek Oktoberfest

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Namibia hosts 63rd Windhoek Oktoberfest

STORY: Namibia hosts 63rd Windhoek Oktoberfest DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival celebrations STORYLINE: The 63rd edition of the Windhoek Oktoberfest concluded on Saturday in the Namibian capital of Windhoek. The two-day event featured a diverse array of culinary delights and beverages, including the traditional Festbier, exclusively brewed for the Windhoek Oktoberfest. "The Windhoek Oktoberfest is an event that is meticulously designed and eagerly anticipated by festival enthusiasts. As the Windhoek festival continues to attract a growing international audience, our goal is to provide a world-class festival experience," said Nico Gericke, project manager of Namibia Breweries Limited, in a statement. The traditional German beer festival takes place annually at the end of October, where nostalgic people bring out their Bavarian costumes and celebrate German culture. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Win

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