Oktoberfest opens in MGM Macau

It’s the time of year when kegs are opened and everybody enjoys their beer and sausage as part of Oktoberfest 2014. The event, hosted by MGM Macau, began yesterday afternoon. Until October 25, participants will be able to experience authentic Bavarian cuisine and live German music at the local resort.
In his welcoming speech, the CEO and executive director of MGM China, Grant Bowie, expressed his gratitude to the German Consulate-General for Hong Kong as well as to the event partners and sponsors. “In the sixth year of MGM Oktoberfest, we continue to offer a unique MGM entertainment experience. We’re passionate about Oktoberfest and are proud to be hosting this annual city-wide event again, and it’s captivating to see its growing popularity year by year”, he said.
On the sidelines of the occasion, Mr Bowie said that Oktoberfest is a key event for MGM. “I think it’s a celebration [that] we’ve come to [appreciate at] the end of summer. And it’s one of the special times of the year we can all enjoy being outside. Therefore, this is really our contribution to the culture and also to the social fabric of Macau”, he said.
When asked about his passion for beer, the CEO said that, being a New Zealander, he “must be a beer fan”.
The Times spoke to Mr Kuok who went to yesterday’s opening with his colleagues. This is the second time he has participated in Oktoberfest at MGM. He thinks that this is a special and successful event because it has brought the elements of German culture to Macau. He also appreciates the atmosphere. Having had two glasses of beer yesterday, Mr Kuok said that he will go to the beerfest again later with his friends, who have been trying to reserve a place at the event for more than half a month. JPL