Cele mai importante momente ale zilelor de deschidere ale Oktoberfest din acest an pot fi văzute în galeria foto Spunik.
"O'zapft is!" Acestea sunt "cuvintele magice" care marchează începutul oficial al extravaganței anuale a Oktoberfest. Începând cu anul 1950, primarul orașului München a fost însărcinat cu începerea oficială a celui mai mare festival de bere din lume, strigând această expresie tradițională în dialectul bavarez, care poate fi tradusă prin "E destupata!" și înseamnă că sărbătoarea a început!
© REUTERS / Michaela RehleIn 2017, Oktobefest, which kicked off on September 16, is being held for the 184th time in Munich. Photo: Visitors cheer with beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.
In 2017, Oktobefest, which kicked off on September 16, is being held for the 184th time in Munich. Photo: Visitors cheer with beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.
© AFP 2024 / Christof StacheThe world's largest beer festival will last through October 3, 2017. Photo: Visitors wait in a festival tent prior the official opening of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017 in Munich, southern Germany.
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The world's largest beer festival will last through October 3, 2017. Photo: Visitors wait in a festival tent prior the official opening of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017 in Munich, southern Germany.
© REUTERS / Michael DalderPeople dressed in traditional costumes take part in the Oktoberfest parade in Munich, Germany, on September 17, 2017.
People dressed in traditional costumes take part in the Oktoberfest parade in Munich, Germany, on September 17, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michaela RehleIn accordance with tradition, the festival began with Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter driving the tap into a barrel of freshly brewed Oktoberfest beer. He opened it in two strikes, followed by the traditional cry "O'zapft is!" Photo: A visitor drinks beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
In accordance with tradition, the festival began with Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter driving the tap into a barrel of freshly brewed Oktoberfest beer. He opened it in two strikes, followed by the traditional cry "O'zapft is!" Photo: A visitor drinks beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michael DalderBavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer received the first one-liter stein of beer. Photo: Visitors ride a swing during the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer received the first one-liter stein of beer. Photo: Visitors ride a swing during the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michaela RehleDespite the pouring rain, tens of thousands participated in the commencement of Oktobefest 2017. Photo: Waitresses carry mugs of beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
Despite the pouring rain, tens of thousands participated in the commencement of Oktobefest 2017. Photo: Waitresses carry mugs of beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
© AFP 2024 / Michaela RehleVisitors cheer during the opening day of the 184th annual Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, on September 16, 2017.
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Visitors cheer during the opening day of the 184th annual Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michael DalderIn total, the Munich's annual beer festival expects up to six million visitors this year. Photo: Visitors walk inside the Oktoberfest area on the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
In total, the Munich's annual beer festival expects up to six million visitors this year. Photo: Visitors walk inside the Oktoberfest area on the opening day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michael DalderVisitors reach for one of the first mugs of beer during the opening day of the 184th annual Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, on September 16, 2017.
Visitors reach for one of the first mugs of beer during the opening day of the 184th annual Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michaela RehleThe first Oktoberfest dates back to October 12, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig (who later became King Ludwig I) celebrated his marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen in Bavaria. Photo: Visitors run to get a spot at the Oktoberfest area after the gates were open at the first day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
The first Oktoberfest dates back to October 12, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig (who later became King Ludwig I) celebrated his marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen in Bavaria. Photo: Visitors run to get a spot at the Oktoberfest area after the gates were open at the first day of Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michaela RehleFive days after the marriage, on October 17, a large fest was held at an open space in Munich borough, which later received the name in honor of the bride – Theresienwiese. Now, Theresienwiese serves as the official ground of the Munich Oktoberfest. Photo: A waiter carries mugs of beer during the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
Five days after the marriage, on October 17, a large fest was held at an open space in Munich borough, which later received the name in honor of the bride – Theresienwiese. Now, Theresienwiese serves as the official ground of the Munich Oktoberfest. Photo: A waiter carries mugs of beer during the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest on September 16, 2017.
© AFP 2024 / Christof StacheA little boy sleeps in his stroller during the traditional costume and riflemen parade during the second day of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, southern Germany, on September 17, 2017.
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A little boy sleeps in his stroller during the traditional costume and riflemen parade during the second day of the 184th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, southern Germany, on September 17, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michaela RehleToday, Munich Oktoberfests have become a great tourist attraction and a way for visitors to learn about Bavaria and its people. Photo: A visitor drinks beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest in Munich on September 16, 2017.
Today, Munich Oktoberfests have become a great tourist attraction and a way for visitors to learn about Bavaria and its people. Photo: A visitor drinks beer during the opening day of Oktoberfest in Munich on September 16, 2017.
© AFP 2024 / DPA/Andreas Gebert People sit in a fairground ride at the 184th Oktoberfest on September 17, 2017 in Munich, southern Germany.
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People sit in a fairground ride at the 184th Oktoberfest on September 17, 2017 in Munich, southern Germany.
© AP Photo / Matthias SchraderThe festival starts in September because the weather is milder than that experienced in October. Photo: A young woman reaches for beer during the opening of the Oktoberfest beer on September 16, 2017.
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The festival starts in September because the weather is milder than that experienced in October. Photo: A young woman reaches for beer during the opening of the Oktoberfest beer on September 16, 2017.
© REUTERS / Michaela Rehle Visitors rest in a meadow close to the 184th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, on September 16, 2017.
Visitors rest in a meadow close to the 184th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, on September 16, 2017.
© AFP 2024 / DPA/Felix HörhagerPeople drink the first mugs of beer after the official opening of the 184th Oktoberfest, Munich's annual beer festival, on September 16, 2017.
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People drink the first mugs of beer after the official opening of the 184th Oktoberfest, Munich's annual beer festival, on September 16, 2017.