Oktoberfest 2022: Germany's Largest Folk Festival Reopens After COVID-19 Break
Covering an area of 34.5 hectare, the festival is expected to receive millions of visitors from all over the world with special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties like fried sausages and pork knuckles.
Munich, September 18: Germany's Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in the country, started in Munich, Bavaria, after a two-year Covid-induced break.
Covering an area of 34.5 hectare, the festival is expected to receive millions of visitors from all over the world with special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties like fried sausages and pork knuckles.
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At Saturday noon, the Mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter tapped the first Oktoberfest beer barrel, marking the opening of the Munich Oktoberfest, which will last until October 3, Xinhua news agency reported. Turning Coronavirus Page, Oktoberfest Kicks off After Two-year Hiatus.
The first Oktoberfest took place in 1810. There have only been 26 cancellations in its long history, mostly due to wars and pandemics.
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