Oktoberfest a cultural celebration, say activists


GEORGE TOWN: The Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Penang for about 50 years, and the cultural event will not cause any problem to social harmony, say civil society activists.

Penang Gandhi Peace Centre chairman Datuk Seri Dr Anwar Fazal said the event is widely regarded as a cultural celebration despite it being known as a German beer festival.

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