AHK Sri Lanka-Fairway Holdings to host Oktoberfest

From left: Fairway Holdings Group CEO Ashean Karthelis, Chairman Virath de Alwis, Group Head of Marketing Sasika Gamage, AHK Sri Lanka Chief Delegate Martin Klose, Ambassador of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Dr. Felix Neumann, AHK Sri Lanka Administration Officer Shashi Jayakodi, Head of Finance, IT and Risk Management Harsha Pathirana and Head of Corporate Affairs Malintha Gajanayake

In a landmark move to strengthen cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Germany, F Entertainment, a subsidiary of Fairway Holdings, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) to host one of Sri Lanka’s true German Oktoberfest celebrations.

The memorandum of understanding was signed at the AHK Sri Lanka office in Colombo, in the presence of Ambassador of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Dr. Felix Neumann. 

The event is scheduled to take place from October 14 to 17, in Colombo and promises to deliver an immersive Bavarian experience never before seen in Sri Lanka.

The AHK Sri Lanka Oktoberfest by Fairway will be the first Oktoberfest in the country organised in direct partnership with a German institution. The festival will feature an original oompah band from Germany, performing live as part of their world tour, which includes stops in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hanoi. The attendees can expect an energetic atmosphere reminiscent of Munich’s legendary beer halls, complete with traditional Bavarian cuisine – from freshly baked pretzels and crispy schnitzels to flavourful sausages, all expertly paired with premium beers. 

Fairway Holdings Chairman Virath de Alwis said, “We are honoured to partner with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka to host a true German Oktoberfest right here in Colombo. This strengthens our vision for Colombo as a city that offers unique experiences and serves as a vibrant cultural exchange platform.”

AHK Sri Lanka Chief Delegate Martin Klose said, “This partnership is a wonderful example of how cultural exchange can deepen the relationship between our nations.”