Czech Beer and Wine Festival in Hong Kong was a great success
21.08.2018 / 09:35 | Aktualizováno: 29.01.2020 / 04:38
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For the first time in history the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong organised “Czech Beer and Wine Festival” in Renaissance Harbour View Hotel on 17th August 2018. One dozen of Czech producers of beer, wine and spirits participated at festival that was very appreciated both by Czech companies and local importers, distributors and F&B managers.
The Festival was officially opened with brief speeches by Consul General Mr. Jan Juchelka and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ms. Viera Šedivá. After presentation of Czech Grape and Wine Producers Association, the tasting of products from two wine producers, six breweries and tree spirits producers started. The programme was widened by duo of Czech musicians.
List of Czech participating companies:
Beer - Pilsner Urquell, Budějovický Budvar, PMS Přerov, Lobkowicz Group, Royal Czech Beer and Fat Cat Beer
Wine - Winery Ludwig, company BlueTouch represented winery Hanzel and Lahofer
Spirits – Becherovka Original (natural herbal liquor), R. JELINEK (absinthe and fruit brandies from plums, pears, cherries, apples etc.), L´or (absinthe)
Because big demand for Czech beverages shown during the Festival, Czech companies decided to participate at Hong Kong Wine and Spirit Fair in November 2018 again.
Milan Vágner, Consul (Trade & Economy), Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ms. V. Šedivá standing with the logo of 100 anniversary of Czech Republic founding during Festival
Huge interest in Czech products during tasting
Executive Director of HKTDC Ms M.Fong was welcomed at Czech Pavilion at FoodExpo 2018
Presentation of Czech Grape and Wine Producers Association
Czech musicians performing during Czech Beer and Wine Festival