The 2013 Deutschland-Fest (German Festival) will be organized in the capital city of Hanoi this weekend with a wide range of activities.

The third annual event is held by the German Embassy and supported by Goethe-Institut and several prominent institutions and agencies in the hopes of providing insight into the diversity of Germany. German political, economic and cultural institutions will present themselves and their work in Vietnam.

The festival is themed “Germany - Discover and Experience,” and will include lectures and presentations, games and quizzes, foods and drinks, movie screenings, photo and handicraft corners, table football performances, car exhibitions, Henna body art, and music performances. A highlight of the event will be an evening performance by rock-pop band Aufbau West on an outdoor stage.

The 2013 Deutschland-Fest will take place from 10am to 8pm on November 16 at the Vietnam National Museum of History at 1 Trang Tien Street – 25 Ton Dan Street.

Admission is free.