The French and German ambassadors in the Philippines had a blast celebrating Germany’s Oktoberfest tradition in Manila.
October Festival in Manila (Photos from Ambassadors Marie Fontanel and Andreas Pfaffernoschke via X)
This was evident from the posts and photos they shared on X (formerly Twitter) about the German Club’s Oktoberfest at Solaire in Parañaque City and the October Fête at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati.
“Oktoberfest in Manila! What a great party showcasing (German) and (Philippine) hospitality! Great food and original Bavarian beer. Thanks to the German Club for making that possible. See you again next year for the 85th edition!,” German Ambassador to the Philippines Andreas Pfaffernoschke wrote.
The Oktoberfest, hosted by the German Club Manila, happened over the weekend at the Solaire Resort Entertainment City.
The envoy shared some snaps of the festivities where guests where shown making a beer toast.
French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel was also one of the guests at the Oktoberfest, sharing some snaps and videos on X of the party.
She was even photographed in front of the lighted standees that spelled out the word Oktoberfest.
“Yesterday spectacular (Germany) October Festival in Manila (Philippine flag)! Thank you @germanyinphl for your kind invitation to a fantastic celebration! We had lots of fun,” the English translation of her post in French said.
The envoy shared that France and Germany are so close that the embassy “got inspired” to have an October Fête, reminiscent of their annual Fête de la Musique, or the World Music Day, celebrated in Paris.
“(France and Germany) are so close we got inspired and had a "October Fête" today! French style, outside and pedestrian walk, Food trucks, launching of a biking tour with those impressive guys who biked the Paris-Brest 2023!,” she wrote.
“I was so happy to eat a ‘Complète’ like home in Britanny,” Fontanel added.
The October Fête was held at the Ayala Triangle Gardens over the weekend.