Munich beer festival Oktoberfest kicks off


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  • Sunday, 22 Sep 2024

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 189th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition.

Starting from Saturday, visitors would be able to enjoy beers provided by renowned Munich breweries, as well as festival parades, local snacks, and amusement facilities.

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