Germans will start drinking on Saturday, when the 181st annual Oktoberfest commences in Munich.
Germans will start drinking in earnest on Saturday, when the 181st annual Oktoberfest commences in Munich; the 16-day festival attracts more than 6 million people from around the world annually and has become an important feature of German culture.
Oktoberfest-themed parties happen in other German cities, as well as in other countries. A large number of people dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes take part in costume parades.
Above: Oktoberfest ladies in "Dirndl" dresses posing during Malaysia's Oktoberfest in 2012.
The only beer that you can buy during Oktoberfest is local beer brewed in Munich. Most of the beer has up to 1% more alcohol than the average German beer.
Above: A girl drinking from a large beer glass during Oktoberfest in 2013.
This year some Oktoberfest brewers hiked up their prices to over €10 per liter. Experts have estimated that prices will be 2.58% higher than last year.
Above: Not all beers are poured equally. During the 2013 Oktoberfest one in three beer glasses was filled all the way up, reports the Guardian.
The Oktoberfest means a lot of business to Munich. British financial experts believe about €1.1 billion annually. Around 12, 000 people employed during the celebrations.
Above: "Lebkuechenherz", or gingerbread hearts, are very popular at Oktoberfest.
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