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Vienna’s Kaiserwiesen at Praterstern turned into a sea of music, laughter, and clinking beer steins this weekend as Oktoberfest returned in full swing. Thousands of visitors gathered under the festive tents, dressed in colorful dirndls and lederhosen, ready to celebrate one of Austria’s most beloved traditions.
What stood out this year was the strong presence of the Filipino community. Many Filipinos living in Vienna and across Austria join the celebrations, embracing the festival with enthusiasm. Sporting traditional Austrian attire—dirndls in bright colors and intricately detailed lederhosen—they dance to live folk music, sing along with Austrian party hits, and raise their steins alongside locals.
“It’s a wonderful way to feel part of Austrian culture while also sharing our own spirit of hospitality and joy,” one Filipino participant commented. “We love how Oktoberfest brings people together, no matter where you come from.”
The atmosphere at Kaiserwiesen is a blend of tradition and modern festivity. Classic folk bands keep the crowd moving, while DJs take over later in the night for a more contemporary vibe. Long wooden tables filled with roast chicken, sausages, pretzels, and, of course, liters of beer create a backdrop for new friendships and cross-cultural exchanges.
Organizers noted that the diversity of attendees has become a defining feature of Vienna’s Oktoberfest. “It’s not only Austrians who celebrate here anymore. People from all over the world join in, and that makes the festival even more special,” an event coordinator said.
As the festival continues until October 11, 2025, the Kaiserwiesen is expected to welcome even more visitors eager to raise a toast to good company, good music, and the unique blend of cultures that make Vienna’s Oktoberfest stand out.
- Hector Pascua
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