Few festivals in the world are as well known as The oktoberfest, The most popular party in Germany, same that little by little has been replicating in other countries thanks to its originality and popularity. But why is this party celebrated?
Beyond beer, polka music and typical outfits, This party has its origin in the Bavarian culture, A tradition with more than 200 years that shares with the world some of the most important elements in Germany.
With more than 6 million visitors per year, the Oktoberfest is one of the world's largest festivals.Manuel Joseph / Pexels.
What is the Oktoberfest?
With more than six million attendees every year, The Oktoberfest is a party originally from MunichGermany, held between September and October (yes, not only in the tenth month). Is considered as the largest folk festival in the worldwith a duration of 16 days in which the beer of this region is the protagonist. Therefore, the word game pays tribute to beer and a month.
It is common for both men and women to use typical costumes during the Oktoberfest.Brett Sayles / Pexels.
How was the first Oktoberfest in Germany?
The origin of this party dates back to Bávara capital of Munich. In 1810e he held a party in honor of the marriage of the heir prince of Bavaria, Luis, and Princess Teresa of Saxony-Hildburghause. However, there are several versions: the first affirms that a member of the National Guard had the idea of organizing a party for the people before the wedding, that is, the Oktoberfest. While another of the versions refers to a communal party before marriage, which celebrated the new feeling of national pride of Bavaria, after becoming independent of Germanic Roman Empire, not a celebration prior to a wedding
Originally, this party consisted of different events, such as horse races, held over a week in Theresienwiese, that is, the meadow in honor of the bride. However, the following year of the wedding, the Bávara Agricultural Association decided to replicate this celebration with livestock markets and animal exhibitions.
But it was until 1819 that the Munich authorities organized this holiday, incorporating some of the elements that we see today, such as beer, fair games such as carousels, norias, as well as typical food, which consists of chicken with potatoes with potatoes and pretzels.