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Bavarian Crown Prince Louis, later King Louis I of Bavaria, marries Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities, held on the fields in front of the city gates. These famous public fields were named Theresienwiese--"Therese's fields"--in honor of the crown princess; although locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the "Wies'n." Horse races in the presence of the royal family concluded the popular event, celebrated in varying forms all across Bavaria.
The decision to repeat the festivities and the horse races in the subsequent year gave rise to the tradition of the annual Oktoberfest, which now begins in late September and lasts until the first Sunday in October. Alcohol consumption is an important part of the modern festival, and more than 1 million gallons of beer are consumed annually at Oktoberfest.
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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".
What is a famous German holiday?
Oktoberfest!
When does this years Oktoberfest begin?
Oktoberfest is as always in October! Prosit!
Where does the largest Oktoberfest take place?
The largest Oktoberfest takes place in Munich. Oktoberfest is not celebrated outside of the region of Bavaria.
What does oktoberfest celebrate?
Oktoberfest commemorates the marriage of the first king to a princess.
What city in Germany holds oktoberfest?
Germany has the really famous Oktoberfest. There are many local events called Oktoberfest in the United States, and probably in other countries as well.
What does Wir hatten viel Spaß auf dem Oktoberfest mean?
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf dem Oktoberfest = We had great fun at the Oktoberfest.
What are people in Oktoberfest called?
There is no name for attendants of Oktoberfest. You might call them Volk or Teilnehmer.
How do you say see you at oktoberfest in German?
You can say "Bis bald beim Oktoberfest!" in German.
How many visitors does oktoberfest receive?
The Oktoberfest in Munich receives approximately 6.5 million annually.
Why is Oktoberfest named Oktoberfest?
Because the month in which it takes place is october, called "Oktober" in German.
