China News Service, April 21 (Xinhua) According to foreign media reports, the German Bavarian Governor Soder said at a news conference in Munich that the Oktoberfest in 2020 will be cancelled due to the new crown epidemic.
On September 21, 2019, Munich, Germany, the 186th Oktoberfest opened, visitors lined up to enter the event site
According to reports, Soder said: "We all agree that the risk is too great." He emphasized: "Oktoberfest will not be held this year."
Munich Mayor Dieter Wright pointed out that it was not easy to make the above decision. "The decision brings pain", but considering the epidemic situation in Germany and the world, this is the right decision.
It is reported that the Oktoberfest is famous all over the world, and about 6 million people come here every year to participate in the two-week celebration. The 2020 Oktoberfest was originally scheduled from September 19th to October 4th.