From Tokyo to São Paulo: Oktoberfest is now a global beer celebration

From Tokyo to São Paulo: Oktoberfest is now a global beer celebration

Starting as a royal wedding party, Oktoberfest is now the world’s largest beer festival. Drawing millions of people every year, the tradition reaches across continents ... Read moreThe post From Tokyo to São Paulo: Oktoberfest is now a global beer…

Munich’s Oktoberfest: History, Traditions, and Modern Experiences

The Origins of Oktoberfest: A Royal Beginning The Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage between Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The festivities included a grand horse race held on the meadows outside Munich’s gates, later named Theresienwiese in honour of the princess. This royal event, which delighted both nobility and citizens, laid the foundation for a festival that would grow i…