Oktoberfest
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The 189th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. Starting from Saturday, visitors would be able to enjoy beers provided by renowned Munich breweries, as well as festival parades, local snacks, and amusement facilities. With…
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The original Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, on the ground known as “Theresienwiese”, which is also called “Festwiese” by the locals. Oktoberfest has a humble beginning. It was just a simple wedding celebration which has transformed into a 17 or 18-day festival. About 7 million people from around the world participate in the festivities, consuming…
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Oktoberfest has come a long way in Germany, and the country’s pride in club football FC Bayern Munich are defiling social media claims which say an event can’t last more than two weeks. Image: FC Bayern Munich celebrating 2017 Oktoberfest. That jinx is definitely worth breaking for a tradition which started as a marriage ceremony…
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