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What does oktoberfest celebrate?
Oktoberfest commemorates the marriage of the first king to a princess.
What is the 2013 date for oktoberfest in Cincinnati?
September 20-22, 2013
What happened to Oktoberfest 1873?
In 1854 and 1873, there was an outbreak of cholera, so the Oktoberfest in both years was canceled. Cholera was a frequent illness in the 1800s, caused from drinking dirty or contaminated water. The Oktoberfest celebration was first held in 1810 for the marriage of Prince Ludwig.
What was the reason for the original Oktoberfest?
The original Oktoberfest was held in Munich on October 17, 1810, to honor the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (who would become KingLudwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (after whom the Theresienwiese festival grounds, where Oktoberfest is held, is named.)
What date is Oktoberfest on?
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When did the first Oktoberfest take place in Munich?
The first Oktoberfest took place in Munich in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
Why is oktoberfest celebrated?
The original Oktoberfest occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen organized a great horse race to celebrate. Now, Oktoberfest has grown into a week-long fair held the world over.
Which German city is known for its Oktoberfest?
MUNICH Oktoberfest can last either 17 or 18 days, depending on the calendar that year.
What is an Oktoberfest horn?
An Oktoberfest horn is a tuba.
How do you say happy oktoberfest in German?
If the person is a friend you say: " Wir hoffen dich auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen". In a formal context: "Wir hoffen Sie auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen". Plural version informal: "Wir hoffen euch auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen". Plural formal version: "Wir hoffen Sie auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen".
Why is oktoberfest in September?
This is only true in Munich, where Oktoberfest starts in September and ends in October. In many towns in Germany, Oktoberfest is celebrated on one Sunday in October. The first "Oktoberfest" took place on October 12, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (hence: "Theresienwiese") organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12th, the horse race on October 17th, therefore there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest).
What is a famous German holiday?
Oktoberfest!
