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Oktoberfest Germany is the time for excitement and tops all the festivals of the world. Each year Bavaria acts as a perfect host to all, celebrating the traditional beer festival of Germany. During the celebration of Oktoberfest Germany, the entire atmosphere lights up with traditional dancing, singing, mirth and merry-making. The history of Oktoberfest Germany can be traced to the 19th century, when Prince Ludwig I prepared to tie the knot with Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Every citizen of Munich was called to rejoice on the occasion of the wedding. The trend of Oktoberfest Germany was thus started. Later an agricultural show was also hosted during the festival. The patterns of Oktoberfest Germany have been modified with time and presently more than 6 million people are said to visit every year.
Oktoberfest Munich
Oktoberfest Munich is said to be the world's largest beer festival, celebrated in the traditional style of Germany. Sharply at noon the Mayor inaugurates the festival by crying out the traditional phrase, "Ozapft is", which literally means "the barrel is tapped". There is a great deal of show and joy associated with Oktoberfest Munich, that lasts for 2 entire weeks. Visitors from every corner, crowd the place to feel the excitement of thrilling fairground rides and of course the fantastic beer complimented by typical Bavarian music and food in the beer tents. This festival is the yearly highlight of Germany, attracting tourists to the Bavarian capital.People love to deck up in the traditional clothes, hats and accessories that characterize the festival of Oktoberfest Germany.
