The 191st edition of the Oktoberfest beer festival began in Munich on Saturday. The festivities will last until October 4, and organizers expect more than six million visitors. svet.sme.sk ↗
The festival was opened with the traditional tapping of the keg by Munich's new mayor, Dominik Krause of the Greens. He tapped the keg with two strikes and then handed the first liter mug of beer to Bavarian State Premier Markus Söder of the Christian Social Union. With this, Krause fulfilled, for the first time in his new role, one of the most significant duties associated with leading the city. Deutschlandfunk ↗
Even before the grounds opened at nine o'clock in the morning, long lines had formed in front of the entrance. Organizers therefore let visitors through the main entrance gradually in order to ease the crush at the entrance to the beer tents. Deutschlandfunk ↗
This year's Oktoberfest is accompanied by a new security concept. It includes monitoring and directing the movement of visitors within the grounds. According to organizers and public broadcaster information, more than 600 police officers will be overseeing security. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
Oktoberfest is one of the largest folk festivals in the world. For roughly two weeks, Munich expects a high number of both domestic and foreign visitors. Alongside the course of the festival, organizers will be paying particular attention to attendance, crowd movement, and compliance with security measures.
Munich's new mayor opened the 191st Oktoberfest
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