MM Online - Azmin: Oktoberfest not a beer festival (extracts):
SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — The annual Oktoberfest is not a beer festival but
Speaking at a forum held at Karangkraf’s headquarters here today, Azmin said only a small group had criticised the event and claimed it to be a beer festival.
“I do not want to be involved and dragged into such polemic. I have had prior experience on how Oktoberfest was managed in Selangor,” said Azmin, who held the Selangor Mentri Besar post for four years before appointed as a federal minister in May.
“There is a small group that had criticised it and gave the illustration that it is a beer festival but this is not true. It is merely an annual event.”
Azmin said Johor and other states had also held the events peacefully in the past.
The PKR leader maintains that the Pakatan Harapan government holds a strong stance in upholding Islam but at the same time it cannot restrict the practices of other races.
“The government’s policy is to not only uphold Islam, but we also cannot restrict other cultures and the practices of other races. This is something we have implemented and we do not see any problem with it.
n 1887, the parade of the Oktoberfest staff and breweries took place for the first time. This event showcases the splendidly decorated horse teams of the breweries and the bands that play in the festival tents. This event always takes place on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest and serves as the official prelude to the Oktoberfest celebration. [...]
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At the 100th anniversary of Oktoberfest in 1910, an estimated 120,000 litres of beer were consumed. Three years later, the "Bräurosl" was founded, which at that time was the largest pavilion to have ever been built, accommodating approximately 12,000 people. [...]
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The year 2010 marked the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest. For the anniversary, a horse race in historical costumes was held on opening day. A so-called historische Wiesn (historical Oktoberfest) took place, starting one day earlier than usual on the southern part of the festival grounds.
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hmmm, shall I call it a Penang nyiok-fest? |
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here you are Yang Amat Berhormat, always ready to |
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dei mappallai, this nice toddy came from nyiok |
SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — The annual Oktoberfest is not a beer festival but
SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — The annual Oktoberfest is not a beer festival but an event that is celebrated annually by non-Muslims, says Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
Speaking at a forum held at Karangkraf’s headquarters here today, Azmin said only a small group had criticised the event and claimed it to be a beer festival.
“I do not want to be involved and dragged into such polemic. I have had prior experience on how Oktoberfest was managed in Selangor,” said Azmin, who held the Selangor Mentri Besar post for four years before appointed as a federal minister in May.
“There is a small group that had criticised it and gave the illustration that it is a beer festival but this is not true. It is merely an annual event.”
Azmin said Johor and other states had also held the events peacefully in the past.
The PKR leader maintains that the Pakatan Harapan government holds a strong stance in upholding Islam but at the same time it cannot restrict the practices of other races.
“The government’s policy is to not only uphold Islam, but we also cannot restrict other cultures and the practices of other races. This is something we have implemented and we do not see any problem with it.
, says Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.Speaking at a forum held at Karangkraf’s headquarters here today, Azmin said only a small group had criticised the event and claimed it to be a beer festival.
“I do not want to be involved and dragged into such polemic. I have had prior experience on how Oktoberfest was managed in Selangor,” said Azmin, who held the Selangor Mentri Besar post for four years before appointed as a federal minister in May.
“There is a small group that had criticised it and gave the illustration that it is a beer festival but this is not true. It is merely an annual event.”
Azmin said Johor and other states had also held the events peacefully in the past.
The PKR leader maintains that the Pakatan Harapan government holds a strong stance in upholding Islam but at the same time it cannot restrict the practices of other races.
“The government’s policy is to not only uphold Islam, but we also cannot restrict other cultures and the practices of other races. This is something we have implemented and we do not see any problem with it.
That's how clever or slimy or dangerous Azmin Ali is, wakakaka. He is smooth as silk which has been why he's favoured by HRH Selangor. Guan Eng (and especially dumbo Chicken Little) would be just like kindergarten kids compared to Azmin's political skills.
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can be seen running headless at the Finance Ministry wakakaka |
But much as he claims the non-alcoholic nature of Octoberfest, which by the way, originated in Bavaria Germany, there will be mucho yamseng-ing during the celebrations.
Wikipedia tells us about the origin of Octoberfest (extracts only):
To honour the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, a parade took place for the first time in 1810. Since 1850, the parade has become an annual event and an important component of the Oktoberfest. Eight thousand people—mostly from Bavaria—and dressed in traditional costumes walk from Maximilian Street through the centre of Munich to the Oktoberfest grounds. The march is led by the Münchner Kindl. [...]
n 1887, the parade of the Oktoberfest staff and breweries took place for the first time. This event showcases the splendidly decorated horse teams of the breweries and the bands that play in the festival tents. This event always takes place on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest and serves as the official prelude to the Oktoberfest celebration. [...]
At the 100th anniversary of Oktoberfest in 1910, an estimated 120,000 litres of beer were consumed. Three years later, the "Bräurosl" was founded, which at that time was the largest pavilion to have ever been built, accommodating approximately 12,000 people. [...]
A specially brewed beer (solely available at the tents of the historical Oktoberfest), horse races, and a museum tent gave visitors an impression of how the event felt two centuries ago.
In 2013, 6.4 million people visited Oktoberfest, and visitors were served 6.7 million litres of beer.
Wakakaka, Prost (yamseng) and Zum wohl (to your health)!
In 2013, 6.4 million people visited Oktoberfest, and visitors were served 6.7 million litres of beer.
Wakakaka, Prost (yamseng) and Zum wohl (to your health)!