oktoberfest

oktoberfest

OkToberfest ("October celebration" in German, often designated by the Munichois by Die Wiesen, in reference to the site on which it takes place, the Theresienwiese (cf. below)) is a popular party known in French -speaking countries under the name of beer festival, taking place in Munich in Germany. Nowadays, it begins on the first Saturday of the second half of September at noon exactly, and ends on the first Sunday in October, unless it is the 1st or October 2 in which case the party is extended until 3. It therefore lasts from sixteen to eighteen days. Oktoberfest takes place near the Munich center, on a 42 hectare vacant lot. This site is called Theresienwiese ("Prairie de Thérèse"), sometimes shortened in Die Wiese ("La Prairie"). In order to preserve the family character of the party, a funfair and catering places are installed around the tents. Oktoberfest is the largest fun fair in the world. There are historical attractions but also very modern. Created on October 17, 1810 during the holidays following the marriage of the future King Louis I of Bavaria with Princess Thérèse de Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810, the Jubilee of the Festival A was celebrated in 2010 on the occasion of his 200th anniversary. In 2013, it attracted 6.4 million visitors in sixteen days. The party begins with a parade of more than eight thousand people wearing the traditional costume: skin panties (lederhose) for men and the dress with puffy sleeves and bright colors (dirndl) for women. The public gathers in large festive tents where it can consume beer while listening to music. About 6 million liters are bus each year. The German beer is sold inside fourteen giant tents mounted and decorated for the occasion, as well as in more modest tents and in "beer gardens" (Biergarten) adjoining. Beer is served in Mass, one liter mugs. Under the tents, orchestras interpret traditional Bavarian songs and music, to which are added, towards evening, German and international success songs. Generally the public, standing on the benches, resumes these songs in chorus. In just over 200 years of existence, the Oktoberfest did not take place 24 times1. The 2020 publishing, initially scheduled for September 19 at October 4, was cancelled on April 21 by local authorities, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ban on mass demonstrations in Germany2,3rd ...

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