The 2019 Paulaner Oktoberfest featuring fresh fest beer and Bavarian cuisine kicked off Thursday at Sea World in Shekou.

With the slogan “You Never Prost Alone,” visitors can not only have craft beer and intriguing food but also enjoy live band shows and dances and join in on lucky draws and interactive games.

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid- or late-September to the first Sunday in October.

Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations.

Organized by Paulaner Bräuhaus and Paulaner restaurants, the Paulaner Oktoberfest is modeled after and pays tribute to the original Munich event.

Enthusiasts can search for the official WeChat account “PBShenzhenShekou” and buy tickets by tapping the “品牌专区” button.

Dates: Until Oct. 27

Hours: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Bavarian brunch buffet Oct. 27)

Bavarian brunch tickets: 148 yuan per adult, 88 yuan per child

Contact: 2668-7230

Venue: Shop 005, Area C, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口海上世界C区005号店铺)

Metro: Line 2 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Paulaner also has a restaurant (Shop N801) at PAFC Mall at 5033 Yitian Road in Futian District (福田区益田路5033号平安金融中心商场N801号店铺).

Metro: Line 1 or 3 to Shopping Park Station (购物公园站), Exit D

Contact: 8253-5187

(Tan Yifan)