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'Great German tradition': Thousands pour into Oktoberfest to celebrate the best of beer
euronews (in English)
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21/09/2024
At least six million people are expected to sip on the best of Bavarian beer over the 16 heady days that make up the centuries-old festival Oktoberfest in Munich.
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Thousands of thirsty revelers sprinted into the hallowed grounds of Theresienwiese to
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order a beer at Oktoberfest. The famous folk festival kicked off its 189th year on Saturday
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with up to six million punters expected to attend the event's 16 days. Visitors commented
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on increased security measures and hiked prices of pints.
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The
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first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
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to Teresa of Saxony. Centuries later, the festival still pays homage to its historic
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roots with the added bonus of amusement park rides, foods and frothy steins of Hellas.
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