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Oktoberfest: the most important things about the festival

In the capital of the glorious Bavaria, the Oktoberfest (only in a non-standard format), a festival of beer and joy, is in full swing. Strange, isn't it, September isn't over yet and the festival is called October? However, with Germans, as we know, everything is logical, including holidays.

It is October that is listed in the name, as the very first festival took place on October 12, 1810 at the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig (future King Ludwig I) and Princess Theresa of Saxony-Hildburghaus.

What is a fest? It is commonly believed (and any dictionary will confirm it) that das Fest is a holiday. But we remember that the German language is variegated and multifaceted. Fest is not just a celebration, but a feast to which all are invited. Different regions of Germany have such events, they are also called Volksfeste, which means folk festivals.

More interesting facts about Oktoberfest and how beer fest traditionally takes place in Munich in our article!