So What Exactly Is Oktoberfest And Why Do Australians Love It So Much?

Australians love any excuse for a party whether it’s a BBQ at a mate’s place, or inside a beer hall dressed in a dirndl, Australians love to get together and celebrate life! So, it’s no surprise that we love Oktoberfest! Boasting endless amounts of beer, vibrant celebrations and all you can eat giant pretzels, Oktoberfest is a spectacular German festival that Australians just can’t get enough of.

Wait, What Is Oktoberfest?

Holding the title of world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest is a 16-day event that begins in Munich Germany from the middle of September until the first week of October. Oktoberfest originally began as a wedding celebration over 200 years ago when Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Sazony Hildburghausen. The iconic wedding was celebrated with multiple days of drinking and feasting, which then became an annual…

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