Honorable David Canaan Khoury Oktoberfest 2005 Oktoberfest 2006 Oktoberfest 2007 Oktoberfest 2008 Nadim C. Khoury Mayor of Taybeh Al Kamandjati Music DAM Hip Hop Palestinian Music G-Town: The Palestinian Hip Hop Makers Sarab For Dance Master Brewer as the ultimate role model of distinction. Since WHAT IS OKTOBERFEST? OKTOBERFEST-IN-SEPTEMBER? 1995, when it entered the market, Taybeh The Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day Oktoberfest traditionally starts in the W‡³‡O‡D‡Ã« ÊU‡łd‡N‡Ä Beer, has maintained an image of premium Taybeh festival held each year in Munich. It is 3rd weekend in September and ends quality that reflects if Palestinians have their one of the most famous events in the the 1st Sunday of October. own country and freedom, we too can make city and the largest festival in the outstanding products. world and an important part of Bavarian culture. Oktoberfest The master brewer, Nadim Canaan Khoury, Taybeh-Ramallah, Palestine brews Taybeh Beer for beer lovers no matter what their religion, culture or ethnic HISTORY OF OKTOBERFEST Everything related to products made in Taybeh, the background. If you love beer, you need to Come sing at the Oktoberfest The Oktoberfest celebrated its 198th Taybeh is extremely Oktoberfest become an annual event select Taybeh, since it’s simply, The Finest in as if no one is listening! Anniversary (2008), only wars and revolutionary if not extraordinary. In the under the umbrella of the Taybeh the Middle East. Nadim is so proud of his hand cholera epidemics have briefly CULTURESHOC middle of intense conflict, you find a Municipality with all of its local civic crafted micro-brew that he clearly places his interrupted the yearly beer celebration. The first Palestinian community striving to be normal and organizations and organized by the signature on every bottle. It began with the Royal Wedding on Rock-Rap Band crying out to the world for the need to Taybeh Brewing Company as the 12 October 1810. do astonishing things in initiator of the incredible event A female Brewster, Nadim’s daughter, Madees OKTOBERFEST the middle of oppressed making the dream of Nadim also brews that successful craft-style beer that Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become PALESTINIAN STYLE simply reflects democracy and freedom in King Ludwig I, was married to Princess conditions. Khoury come true. Taybeh Oktoberfest promotes local Palestine. Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on products with music and dance Taybeh responds with Taybeh Beer is trying to stay a 12 October 1810. The citizens of groups preserving deep cultural peaceful resolutions of beaming light in Palestine and If you come to Taybeh you might feel the Munich were invited to attend the roots in ancient Palestine. celebrating its existence to named No 1 Beer (2008) hospitality and warmth that Saladin must have festivities held on the fields in front boost the economy and among Palestinian restaurants, felt in the late 12th century when he called of the city gates to celebrate the Oktoberfest 2008 hosted the first and only bars and hotels. the people “Taybeen,” actually initiating the happy royal event. Horse races in the The First Tag Rugby Match in Palestine name change from Biblical Ephraim to Taybeh Oktoberfest in Palestine presence of the royal family marked Ramallah Blue Snakes vs Beit Jala Lions RFC (2005). Taybeh Beer is not your for this tiny place that welcomes you for a Come dance at the Oktoberfest the close of the event that was ordinary product. It’s an day of fun, food and Taybeh Beer. as if no one is watching! Come to Biblical Ephraim! “Ramallah Underground” celebrated as a festival for the whole Following a very successful extraordinary product because Support local products: Coming 2009 of Bavaria. The decision to repeat the Taybeh Beer, olive oil, honey, ceramic two day celebration of Taybeh Oktoberfest it challenges all Palestinian horse races in subsequent years gave www.taybehbeer.com E-mail: [email protected] lamps, antique tiles, artcrafts & more... support for Palestinian companies to see Taybeh Beer rise to the tradition of Oktoberfest. OBSESSED WITH TAYBEH Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. I have developed a deep obsession, given that I live full THE FLAME OF PEACE time in Palestine. Following the historic Oslo Agreement, I was fooled into believing that Israelis and Palestinians TayFACTS • Estimated populationb approximatelye 2,000. h can actually live side by side. I can only say that since 28 ABOUT • Total area: 24,000 dunums. September 2000, the landmark day for the Second • 30,000 olive trees. TAYBEH Uprising, I simply have not had a normal day, with the • Total number of historic buildings: 248. collapsed economy and the reoccupation of the • Greek Orthodox School founded 1770. Palestinian Territories. • Latin Patriarchate School (1860). • Women’s Benevolent Society founded 1945. • Taybeh historic center preserves traditional architecture. I have developed a deep obsession with inviting people • Taybeh Library restored by Riwaq (2002). to our small Palestinian village of Taybeh, which is my • Stone School created (2007, Riwaq), preserving cultural heritage. way of trying to be normal. Probably inviting people to • Archeological site of “Boberiyah,” Crusaders Castle. a beer festival in Palestine does not sound normal at all since we hardly have a country; but technically speaking, • Taybeh Municipality, featuring art exhibits. the country has a national beer that carries with it our Taybeh established the WHAT TO pride in Palestine. Municipality Council of • Taybeh Brewing Company, Nadim C. Khoury, master brewer. Government (1997) SEE IN • Olive Branch Foundation Workshop. 2005-first democratically TAYBEH th My husband David returned to Taybeh with his brother • Byzantine Church, St. George, 4 century archeological ruins elected Mayor of Taybeh, “Al Khader.” Nadim to boost the economy by opening the one and Welcome Daoud Canaan Khoury • Greek Orthodox Church, St. George, rebuilt 1931, only microbrewery in the Middle East region (1995), and to 4th century mosaics, Fr. Daoud Philip Khoury. in 2005, they initiated an Oktoberfest - Palestinian style. “On behalf of the Municipality • Greek Catholic Church, St. George, 1964. Fr. Jack Abed. Council, we hope you will • Latin Church, Christ the Redeemer, 1968. Fr. Raed Abu Sahlieh. enjoy your stay. Please feel Taybeh Beer means everything right now. It means that free to contact us for • The Parables House - Palestinian Traditional Home, (Latin Convent) we want to work for a modern Palestine where possibilities of strengthening Taybeh • New Modern Olive Press. (open olive season only) democracy, freedom, and human rights would our presence in the Holy land.” • “Beit Efram” for Elderly & Handicapped. encourage all to thrive. It means that we are just craving Taybeh is located 14 km to the north east of Ramallah and 20 km from • Antique Floor Tile Workshop, Daoud Nasser, 054 5523549 to be “normal.” Jerusalem. It sits 930 meters above sea level near the highest mountain in Tel/fax +(972 2 289-8383) Email: [email protected] the West Bank, Tel Asur, 1016 meters high. Taybeh is in a magnificent location The Taybeh Oktoberfest has become the big open day overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. It is famous for its olive trees, in addition to figs, grapes, almonds and Taybeh Beer. Taybeh is one of WHERE • Taybeh Zaman Restaurant, road to Ramoon village, right side. in Taybeh. As we try to find creative ways to survive the Local Tel: 289 9411 Jawwal 0599 774 092 closure and the high rate of unemployment, we are the most ancient places in Palestine, dating back to the Bronze Age. TO EAT IN Established between 2900-2000 BC, Taybeh is mentioned in the Old Testament TAYBEH always promoting our local products. Thus, if you catch me telling you that I would love to see you in Taybeh, it as Ofra (Joshua, Judges, I Samuel). It is Eprhaim, the village in which Jesus chose to stay with His disciples before His Passion (John 11:54). WHERE TO • Charles de Foucauld Pilgrim’s Hostel Tel/fax: (+972) 2 289 9364 is not just an obsession but a genuine invitation. • Beit Efram Guest House, Tel: (+972) 2 289 8020 OVERNIGHT (www.taybeh.info) St. George, Patron Saint of Taybeh Keeping Taybeh one of the most beautiful places in Palestine! Note: Dr. Maria C. Khoury has served as the festival coordinator for the Email: Oktoberfest for four years and is planning the 5th Annual Taybeh Oktoberfest www.taybehmunicipality.org October 3 & 4, 2009. (Email: [email protected]) [email protected].