Germany: This year’s Oktoberfest was canceled due to the pandemic

The cancellation of this year as well Oktoberfest, the famous beer festival, was recently announced by the Prime Minister of Bavaria Markus Zender and his mayor Munich Dieter Reiter. The reason for the cancellation of the second consecutive Oktoberfest is the measures to reduce the pandemic.

“The biggest world festival would be ruined if it had to be held conditionally,” said Zenter, explaining his suggestion that this year’s event, which was scheduled for September 21st to October 3rd, be canceled. Mr Reiter, for his part, explained that the first priority of Bavarian politics was the health of its citizens.

“That’s why we will not have Oktoberfest this year either. The decision had to be made now. I ask for your understanding – it is not an easy decision for me either “, he noted and referred on the one hand to the millions of friends of this holiday, but also to the businessmen and employees who are affected by the decision. “It simply came to our notice then. And the city of Munich “, he added.

Oktoberfest is the largest folk festival in the world and attracts more than 6.5 million visitors. The turnover for the participating companies exceeds one billion euros, while the jobs it offers are at least 13,000.

Answering questions about him planning the Dubai “Oktoberfest in the Desert”, Mr Zender said he could not be a substitute for the authentic Munich celebration and predicted it would “not succeed”.

According to the organizers, an area of ​​420,000 sq.m. has already been found. in his marina Dubai and the events will run from October to March next year and are estimated to cost around $ 50 million.

Replicas of Munich landmarks will be made in Dubai, while many Bavarian breweries and restaurants are expected to participate and the famous guests will not be absent, including the actors ‘Arnold Schwarzenegger and Pamela’ Anderdo, as well as L’Andertes Ma Andr .s and Palather Malatlas.