Festival goer reach out for the first glasses of beer on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
In Pictures: 'Oktoberfest', Germany's Centuries-Old Beer Festival, Begins
With the traditional keg-tapping, the festivities started and will continue until October 6 at the Theresienwiese fairground. 2024 marks the 189th Oktoberfest and since it began almost two centuries ago it has transformed from a small community event to a worldwide phenomenon.
Oktoberfest Opening: Waitresses carry beer mugs in the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent
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Waitresses carry beer mugs in the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: A woman sells Pretzels at the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent
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A woman sells Pretzels at the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: Waitresses carry traditional food plates at the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent
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Waitresses carry traditional food plates at the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: Visitors wait in the tent of the Hacker-Pschorr brewery
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Visitors wait in the tent of the Hacker-Pschorr brewery the start of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: Festival goers during day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich
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Festival goer reach out for the first glasses of beer at the Hofbraehaus beer tent on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: Young visitors during 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival
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Young visitors await the start of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: People run to enter the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival
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People run to enter the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: A waitress carrying beer mugs
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A waitress carrying beer mugs in the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Oktoberfest Opening: A waitress prepares beer mugs in the Augustiner marquee
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A waitress prepares beer mugs in the Augustiner marquee for the start of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany.
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