Thursday, September 17, 2015

The people who know Germany, they would have surely the concept that Germany is country of remarkable festivals and traditions. In truth, if we say that every single month some essential cultural activity is going on, it may possibly not be wrong!


Men and women enjoying Oktoberfest

The historic city of Germany, Munich is particularly well-known for Oktoberfest which is also recognized as Wiesn. Wiesn is a regional name for this festival which is derived from Theresienwiese, the name of the field on which Oktoberfest is held. Oktoberfest is a 16 day lengthy festival which starts from the last days of September and lasts till the 1st weekend of October. This excellent occasion which requires place each year has grabbed the interest of the worldwide guests who are coming to attend this tremendous event considering that last two centuries. Today the Oktoberfest is regarded as as the Biggest Volksfest (Individuals’s Fair) in the Globe which attracts 5 to seven million tourists every year.


Oktoberfest dining hall

Oktoberfest was initially started in October 1810 which was an extravagant wedding occasion of Crown Prince Ludwig I with Princess Therese Von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. At that time the principal event was a horse race which was later replaced by carnival style booths. At the end of the nineteenth century these booths had been enhanced to beer tents. And nowadays Oktoberfest is not only a meals festival but this is a taking place of many celebrations and cultural activities.


Oktoberfest of Munich, Germany

The total number of the seats of the Oktoberfest hall is around one hundred,000. A particular type of beer is created by the local breweries which contain four to five % of alcohol. The opening ceremony of Oktoberfest starts with a grand parade of the Oktoberfest “landlords” and breweries, which attributes classic dancing, cultural music and costumed performances. Familiennachmittagen is specially organized to encourage family members attendance on every of the two Tuesday afternoons (from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.) with specific prices for public transportation and entry.


The dancing girls of Munich in Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest of Germany, no doubt, supplies the guests a marvelous opportunity not only to appreciate carnival rides and junk meals but to discover the splendid German city Munich.

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