What is Oktoberfest, and why is it celebrated?
Oktoberfest, the world’s largest Volksfest, is an annual festival held in Munich, Germany. It originated in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. This two-week festival takes place from mid- to late-September and culminates on the first Sunday …