The Munich Oktoberfest justly lays claim to being the world’s largest folk festival (yes, it’s not just about drinking beer). Over the past decade it has attracted an average of around six million visitors a year, who between them consume almost seven million litres of beer and munch their way through thousands of grilled sausages, chickens, giant pretzels and – for those really wanting to soak it all up – wild oxen.
The festival, which spans just over two weeks, is held annually in a meadow just outside Munich’s city centre. In addition to eating, drinking and dancing, visitors can enjoy colourful parades, a variety of fairground rides, and for those not themselves in traditional Bavarian gear.
Between six and seven million visitors meet every year in the field known as Theresienwiese (Prado de Teresa) for the celebration of the popular festival.
Then comes the time to enjoy liters of beer, food and fun that run through the festival tents. The Oktoberfest also has many fair attractions, stages with shows ranging from the polka to commercial music and a spectacular festive atmosphere capable of captivating all types of vi
The Oktoberfest has its beginning when after the arrival of the Wiesnwirte (owners of the breweries) escorted by horse carriages loaded with kegs of beer, the mayor opens the first barrel of beer and a parade of traditional costumes takes place.
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