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I Went to Oktoberfest for First Time: Biggest Surprises From American
Business Insider • • world
Key Points:
- Oktoberfest in Munich, first held in 1810, is a massive festival celebrating German culture and beer, attracting approximately 6.5 million people annually.
- Traditional attire at the festival includes lederhosen with vests for men and dirndls for women, with vests signaling local status rather than suspenders.
- The festival's "tents" are actually large, temporary wooden structures, with 17 large and 21 small tents, each affiliated with a specific brewery and theme.
- Chugging beer and standing on tables are prohibited behaviors that can lead to removal from the festival, though standing on benches to sing is encouraged.
- Oktoberfest features a family-friendly carnival outside the tents, including rides and games, and a unique legal substance called Wiesn Koks (glucose and menthol) is snorted by some attendees to stay alert.
