Tag Archives: German folklore

16Sep/17

Oktoberfest kicks off for the 184th round with heightened security

September 16, 2017Food and DrinkCarnival, Culture, German diaspora, German folklore, Oktoberfest, Parade, Timesmbale

MUNICH, GERMANY (SEPTEMBER 16, 2017) (REUTERS) – The 184th annual edition of Oktoberfest started on Saturday (September 16), with a horse-and-carriage parade, carnival rides, oompah bands and beer-swigging revelry – as tradition dictates, of course. Continue reading →

22Aug/17

Official Oktoberfest beer mug unveiled

August 22, 2017Food and DrinkBeer, City: Munich, Clothing, Culture, Culture of Bavaria, Dirndl, German folklore, hearty food, Lederhosen, Oktoberfest, Schuhplattler, the Oktoberfestsmbale

MUNICH, GERMANY (AUGUST 22, 2017) (REUTERS – The Oktoberfest is known for hearty food, pretty girls in even prettier dirndls (traditional dress), men in Lederhosen and of course beer. And the beer must be served in the ‘Mass”, the traditional Oktoberfest mug. Continue reading →