Munich | Oktoberfest

Wiesn hosts donate for refugees

Christian Schottenhamel, a spokesman for the Wiesnwirte, says, "If we cancel such traditional events as the Oktoberfest, Putin will have achieved exactly what he wanted."
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Christian Schottenhamel, a spokesman for the Wiesnwirte, says, "If we cancel such traditional events as the Oktoberfest, Putin will have achieved exactly what he wanted."

The Oktoberfest hosts have jointly rejected speculation that the 2022 Oktoberfest might be canceled due to the war in Ukraine. "It is too early for such a decision," they say. For the time being, the focus is on helping the refugees. An initial donation from the Wiesn Foundation is to be followed by further activities.

"Our Oktoberfest is a celebration of peace and international understanding. Especially in these times it is particularly important to set a sign agai

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