All over the world there are a great many different festive events, which are attended by residents from different countries. One of the most popular is the Bavarian Oktoberfest.
Every beer connoisseur must have dreamed of at least once in his life to attend the famous Oktoberfest beer festival. Every year the Munich Festival gathers a large number of gourmets of the intoxicating drink.
History of the Oktoberfest
The history of the Oktoberfest festival is very interesting, the first festival was held on October 12 in 1810 in honor of the celebration of the wedding of the Crown Prince of Bavaria Ludwig and Princess Teresa von Sachsen - Hiljuburghausen.
The festivities lasted 5 days, the next year the holiday was repeated, and then it became traditional.
The name of the festival comes from the name of the month "October", but the event usually takes place in September, because at this time it is easier to celebrate, because in September it is much warmer and the celebrations can last day and night.
The festival does not have a stable date, Oktoberfest starts annually in mid-September on Saturday in the German city of Munich on the Terezin Lugu - this is a large area that has a length of 26 hectares, so that everyone can fit on it. The party lasts about 15 days, although it may last.
Features of Oktoberfest
If a tourist wants to fully immerse himself in the atmosphere of the most popular beer festival, he should know about some of the features of the festival. Beer at Oktoberfest is sold in tents; only 6 breweries have the right to sell beer at the festival.
An interesting feature of the festival is the special costumes the participants wear.
A special dress code has long become the hallmark of Oktoberfest, men and women dress in special outfits, the women's suit is called "Dirndl" - this is an attractive sundress with a lacing on the back worn over a blouse, this outfit resembles the costumes of the 19th century. The men's suit is called "Krohlederner". This outfit consists of a funny suspender bridge, long knee-highs, a vest and a red tie.
When people in such costumes are observed everywhere, it seems that the person was transported 200 years ago. It should be noted that women's suits have a bow, and if it is located on the left, the girl is free and ready to meet, the bow on the right means that the girl already has a conqueror of the heart, so here the choice remains with the girl.
You can’t visit the Oktoberfest and not try the branded Bavarian sausages, grilled chicken or an appetizing pork knuckle, all this, of course, is washed down with the famous Bavarian beer. Such an unforgettable atmosphere can only be experienced at Oktoberfest.
