When it comes to the Germans, they make great sports cars and fantastic beer. They practically invented them. They also coined the word Oktoberfest. This annual festival originated in Munich, Germany in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of then crown prince of Bavaria who and who later became King Louis I to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Sports cars weren’t around yet so they had a horse race held in an open area that came to be called Theresienwiese (“Therese’s green”).
This week, German luxury retail brand Porsche Design together with Radeberger Pilsner Beer celebrate Oktoberfest with a milestone year for the two German brands at the Grand Atrium of the Newport World Resorts Mall. This year, Porsche Design celebrates its 50th anniversary Radeberger Pilsner is on its 150th birthday.
Happening from October 10th until October 16th, the event showcases classic and modern Porsche 911 cars and according to Porsche Design Manila’s Hans Yao, he said that the event is the second part of a three-part 50Y anniversary celebration that started in Okada Manila last July.
Entitled “One Origin”, the event highlights two classic Porsche 911 Targa sports cars, a 1977 G-Series Porsche 911 Targa and a very rare 1967 soft-window Porsche 911 Targa, said to be the oldest and only one of two known to exist in the country. A modern 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 with the rare and desirable manual transmission is also on display.
The Porsche Targa theme highlights the 1972 Porsche 911 Targa beautifully restored by Porsche AG to commemorate the yearlong celebration of Porsche Design, which is on display at the Porsche Museum in Germany. The iconic Porsche 911 was penned by the founder of Porsche Design, Ferdinand Alexander (F.A.) Porsche. F.A. Porsche is the eldest son of his namesake Ferdinand Porsche who founded the Porsche car company who also created the famous Volkswagen Beetle.
The event also celebrates Radeberger Pilsner beer’s origins, and this coming October 14th Friday from 4pm onwards until 12 midnight, with music from Kudos loves 80s band, acoustic star Eloisa, 50s and 60s tunes from young band Nextone, and club music from DJ Marc marasigan. Free-flowing Radeberger beer will be served, alongside delectable treats from Ichiba and Brotzeit. Tickets for the event are priced at P1,500 and for reservations and more information, text or call (0917) 124 8430 (Viber enabled).
