Today is not only the first day of autumn, but the first day of the Oktoberfest in Munich. I went there once, many years ago (in the pouring rain) and decided I was not the beer festival type! (Too many people for a country bumpkin like me!)
Originally the festival was in October, but since the weather is often quite pleasant in mid-late September, it was brought forward a few days.
I do enjoy watching the news on this day, and hearing the famous words of the opening ceremony spoken by Munich’s mayor:
O’zapft is’
… which means, the first barrel of the specially brewed Oktoberfest beer has been tapped.
Picture: Wikimedia Commons
If you are interested in learning more about the festival, the official website is very good (and this link is the English version): www.oktoberfest.de
Have a look at all the lovely Bavarian dresses, costumes and Lederhose! 😀
Picture: Wikimedia Commons
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