About 6 to 7 million people come in attendance yearly to celebrate Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival being, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany that dates back since 1810. They hook up with this two- week long event-- watching lively brass concerts and parades-- where traditional Bavarian costumes, dirndl (bodice, blouse, full skirt and apron), a Landhausmode (country- inspired fashion), are seen on some women whose way of knotting the bow gathered at the waist signifies their current relationship status.
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| Image Credit: Michaela Rehle l Reuters |
There is no definitive dress code for the festival. A pair of brothel creepers and knee- high socks is closest to looking like an authentic Bavarian aside from wearing the dirndl (which Mygola has a fun story on), but that isn't necessary except for the idea that it's one way to sensibly live up the festivities.
Today, Senior showman will meet in the Hippodrom and traditional gun salute will push through on the last day in October 6. See Oktoberfest's highlight schedule here.
It's best to get to know cahoots of Oktoberfest etiquette to maximize your experience:
Where to
There are 14 big tents built if you want to guzzle your beer tank, and there are 20 plus smaller ones if you want to find some place snug-- Glockle Wirt is an example.
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| Tent loaded with festival- goers l Image Credit: Johannes Simon/ Getty Images Europe |
Oktoberfest serves pure Munich beer, which means that it was brewed on Munich ground and is about 1% stronger than your regular beer. It is sold thrice more expensive this time than in the previous years but there are cheaper ones in Vinzenz Murr Metzgerstubn and Museumszelt tents.
What to
A hoibads Hendl, Bavarian's crispy and well- spiced chicken skin is said to be the new in thing to go binge on aside from the usual roast pork and oxen and, of course, the beer. You can try the rides and meet new friends to umf your experience up a bit, but just that, nothing else unacceptable. Cameras are spread all over Theresienwiese, the area of the festival, and security's a huge thing.
Steinkrug, the official Oktoberfest collector's mug for 2013 has been presented by the city of Munich official Dieter Reiter. Bringing home this souvenir would make a better ulterior motive to getting all liquored up. Besides it's still fun especially when together with your family or friends.
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| Image Credit: Michael Dalder l Reuters |
Prost! That is how you'll say, 'cheers'!
Image Credits:
Oktoberfest celebration- Michaela Rehle, Reuters
Oktoberfest tent- Johannes Simon, Getty Images Europe
Oktoberfest Mug- Michael Dalder, Reuters
