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HashtagsCompiled on | #Oktoberfest, #Oktoberfest2023 |
Related Hashtags | #Festbier |
2023 Date | September 16, 2023 |
2024 Date | September 21, 2024 |
Oktoberfest is a 16-day folk festival celebrated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is also the world’s largest Volksfest, which are German events that combine beer festivals with traveling funfairs. Oktoberfest first emerged on October 12, 1910 when King Ludwig I married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Citizens of Munich celebrated the marriage in fields leading to the city gates. These fields were named ‘Theresienwiese’ in honor of the Princess. The wedding celebrations ended on October 17th with horse races and until 1960, horse races were held annually. Eventually, carnivals, amusement rides, food booths, beer tents and parades were all added to the celebrations. Today, Oktoberfest is still held annually at the Theresienwiese fairgrounds in Munich although there are no longer any horse races. Oktoberfest celebrations have also spread globally, becoming synonymous with beer and German culture. This festival usually starts on the third weekend of September and ends on the first weekend of October. Top Tweets for OktoberfestUpdated
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Oktoberfest references and related sitesMunich: Oktoberfest History www.ofest.com: Oktoberfest History www.dw.com: Eating and Drinking at Oktoberfest www.delawaresaengerbund.org: Oktoberfest Dress |
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