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KUCHING, Aug 28: Hock Seng Lee (HSL) is excited to announce the return of La Promenade Mall’s Oktoberfest, from Sept 14 until Oct 8, from Thursday to Sunday.
This would be the second time La Promenade Mall hosts the four-weekend festival.
According to HSL, last year’s Oktoberfest attracted between 2,000 to 3,000 attendees nightly and was a larger success than anticipated.
For this year, HSL is doubling the size of the event.
There will be live music every night, twice the number of food tenants compared to last year, more marques, more seats, giveaways featuring La Promenade’s new retailer, Siong How Exclusive, and even car shows.
Last year’s most popular bands, Mozaik and modern Sarawak band At Adau will also make a comeback. Uniquely, Mozaik and At Adau will play their own sets and then jam together on the opening weekend, Sept 16 (a public holiday) and Sept 17.
“Besides a great festive atmosphere at La Promenade’s Oktoberfest, also just as great is the live music. That’s why we are sparing no expense for music at La Promenade’s Oktoberfest,” digital marketing manager Sophia Ong said.
“The stage is larger, there are better speakers, and more of the audience will have a front-row view. And, importantly, we’ve also made sure to have quieter chill-out zones at our Oktoberfest for those who just want to enjoy the company of friends and families.”
Other notable musicians include country band OnStrings, Reeening Lau will share the stage with vocalists Raquel and Fransiska, Ve6 and more.
Together, live music at La Promenade’s Oktoberfest spans a range of genres, from modern rock, local indigenous pop, country and female vocals.
For food, Ong said tenants include Ajishou, GE Sausage, Zoro, Yi Chuan Noodle, Wan’s More Burger, Borneo Fresh Pork, Terrace and Vietnamese Street Food, and more.
Beer selection includes the classic Tiger, Heineken, and Guinness Beers on tap. German-style wheat beer, Paulaner, is available too.
“There will be a special preview of Iced Bar, a new cocktail bar coming to La Promenade Mall later this year. The mixologist Clare Geena will be offering up cocktail classics with Sarawakian twists,” Ong said.
On a related matter, Ong said parking is free, and other improvements include better way-finding signs, covered seating and more toilets.
“It is HSL’s goal to make La Promenade a buzzing cultural and community hub for Kuching and Samarahan. We want to be a platform for local entrepreneurs, Sarawakian talents, and, fundamentally, a great place for all sorts of activities.
“Oktoberfest is one of our major events, which includes the year-end School Holiday Run and annual Fitness Weekend, featuring the Samarahan marathon. For all the latest, visit our website for a calendar of events.”
For more info, visit lapromenademall.com.my, or search @lapromenademall on social media. — DayakDaily
