Press release -
CLARKE QUAY PRESENTS OKTOBERFEST 2013
Strap on your lederhosen* and dust off your stein as Clarke Quay organizes its 4th annual Oktoberfest Celebration! Every year underneath the colourful canopy and German flag liners, hundreds of people drink beer, eat bratwurst, and dance the chicken dance throughout the night at Clarke Quay. Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival, join us on 11th and 12th October at the Central Fountain Square for a weekend of fun, food, endless flow of Erdinger beer and merry making for everyone!
Indulge in German culinary delights at the many German-themed Food & Erdinger Beer Kiosks specially brought to you by participating Clarke Quay outlets offering an endless list of mouth-watering delicacies such as Crispy Pork Knuckles, Bratwust and Mash, Beer Pretzel, German Gourmet Sausages, Roast Beef, Crispy Pork Belly (Schweinbraten), Bavarian Meatloaf and more! Thereafter, quench your thirst and toast to the festivities with endless flow of refreshing Erdinger beers.
Tune in as we kick off the festival with the lively sounds of German “Oom-pah” with Summer Oompah (11th October) and Swiss Alpine Lions (12th October) accompanied by dancing waitresses dressed in ‘Dirndl’* (traditional Bavarian costumes). Hosted by entertainment artiste Max Loong, party to live performances by local band Raw Energy with their powerful rendition of rock and roll mixed with Top 40s. Capture the festivities with free instant photo shots with our lovely Deandl (girl) in their finest Bavarian livery, get creative with our balloon sculptor or participate in adrenaline pumping stage games to win fabulous prizes. If this is not enough, patrons can also challenge themselves at our carnival game booths such as Hoop A Beer, Slide A Beer and more to win Clarke Quay F&B vouchers and Erdinger premiums. In addition with a minimum spend of $50 at any Clarke Quay outlets during the 2 days, you can decorate and bring home your very own Oktoberfest festive cookie (Lebkuchenherz*).
The celebrations do not end as there are Oktoberfest F&B promotions for the whole month of October at various outlets. From Crispy Pork Knuckles at Beer Market and The Pumproom, to bratwurst special at Hot Stones and sumptuous suckling pig at Octapas, there are plenty of reasons to drink to. (Refer to Annex C for details on Oktoberfest F&B Promotions at outlets)
So head on down to Clarke Quay in a sexy dirndl* or lederhosen* and enjoy the food, music, beer and merry making on 11th and 12th October as Clarke Quay Presents Oktoberfest 2013! Prost!
* Dirndl - Traditional Bavarian dress
* Lebkuchenherz - Oktoberfest Cookies
* Lederhosen - Traditional Bavarian men's clothing
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About Clarke Quay (www.clarkequay.com.sg)
Located along the iconic Singapore River, Clarke Quay sits on a historical commercial site dating back to the 19th Century. Today, Clarke Quay has been boldly restored and refurbished into five beautiful waterfront godowns under a climate controlled canopy lit by coloured lighting, creating a modern and cosmopolitan ambience amidst the tradition and history. On its premises is an amazing array of over 60 distinctive F&B, entertainment, retail and lifestyle outlets. Find the city’s trendiest nightspots and cuisine from across the globe, all at Clarke Quay- the Soul of the City. Visitwww.clarkequay.com.sg for the latest F&B and Entertainment Promotions.
About CapitaMalls Asia (www.capitamallsasia.com)
CapitaMalls Asia Limited is one of the largest listed shopping mall developers, owners and managers in Asia by total property value of assets and geographic reach. CapitaMalls Asia has an integrated shopping mall business model encompassing retail real estate investment, development, mall operations, asset management and fund management capabilities. It has interests in and manages a pan-Asian portfolio of 97 shopping malls across 51 cities in the five countries of Singapore, China, Malaysia, Japan and India, with a total property value of approximately S$29.4 billion and a total GFA of approximately 87.4 million sq ft.
Shopping malls in the portfolio include ION Orchard and Plaza Singapura – which are located in one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, Orchard Road – Raffles City Singapore and Clarke Quay in Singapore. Our landmark shopping malls in China are CapitaMall Crystal in Beijing; Hongkou Plaza in Shanghai and Raffles City Shanghai; and CapitaMall Jinniu in Chengdu. The portfolio also includes Gurney Plaza in Penang, Malaysia; Vivit Square in Tokyo, Japan; as well as Forum Value Mall in Bangalore, India.
CapitaMalls Asia’s principal business strategy is to invest in, develop and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate used primarily for retail purposes in Asia, and to strengthen its market position as a leading developer, owner and manager of shopping malls in Asia.
About CapitaMall Trust (http://www.capitamall.com)
CMT is the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) in July 2002. CMT is also the largest REIT by asset size, approximately S$9.7 billion and by market capitalisation, S$6.0 billion (as at 30 March 2012) in Singapore. CMT has been assigned an "A2" rating by Moody's Investors Service. The "A2" rating is the highest rating assigned to a Singapore REIT.
CMT owns and invests in quality income-producing assets which are used, or predominantly used, for retail purposes primarily in Singapore. As at 31 March 2012, CMT's portfolio comprised a diverse list of approximately 2,500 leases with local and international retailers and achieved a committed occupancy of 96.4%. CMT's 16 quality retail properties, which are strategically located in the suburban areas and Downtown Core of Singapore, include Tampines Mall, Junction 8, Funan DigitaLife Mall, IMM Building, Plaza Singapura, Bugis Junction, Sembawang Shopping Centre, JCube, Hougang Plaza, Raffles City Singapore (40.0% interest), Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Rivervale Mall, The Atrium@Orchard, Clarke Quay and Bugis+ (formerly known as Iluma). CMT also owns 122.7 million units in CapitaRetail China Trust, the first China shopping mall REIT listed on SGX-ST in December 2006.
In May 2011, CMT took a 30.0% stake in a joint venture to develop a prime land parcel at Jurong Gateway named Westgate, marking its first foray into greenfield developments.
CMT is managed by an external manager, CapitaMall Trust Management Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaMalls Asia Limited, one of Asia’s largest listed shopping mall developers, owners and managers.
