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Photos| Oktoberfest 2017: World’s biggest beer binge begins in Munich

World’s biggest beer festival Oktoberfest opens in Munich, Germany. Around 6 million people from all over the world are expected to visit the festival. Oktoberfest 2017 will run from September 16 to October 3.

Updated on: Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM IST

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The drinking began as wet weather and enhanced security did not dampen the spirits of beer enthusiasts at the 184th Oktoberfest which opened in Munich on September 16. Six million people from all over the world are expected to visit the world’s largest beer festival, which runs until October 3. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

The drinking began as wet weather and enhanced security did not dampen the spirits of beer enthusiasts at the 184th Oktoberfest which opened in Munich on September 16. Six million people from all over the world are expected to visit the world’s largest beer festival, which runs until October 3. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

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Visitors reach for the first mugs of beer during the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest in Munich. It is the world’s most famous beer festival held in Munich, Germany. The original and still the best, the 17 day festival runs through mid-September until first Monday of October, with millions of revellers making their way to the city to join in the festivities. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

Visitors reach for the first mugs of beer during the opening day of the 184th Oktoberfest in Munich. It is the world’s most famous beer festival held in Munich, Germany. The original and still the best, the 17 day festival runs through mid-September until first Monday of October, with millions of revellers making their way to the city to join in the festivities. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

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The Oktoberfest is also aimed at families - with lots of fairground attractions. These include spectacular rides such as the ‘Höllenblitz’ (Lightning from Hell), the ‘Skyfall’, the ‘Teufelsrad’ (Devil’s Wheel) or for those seeking something gentler, the ‘Krinoline’ (an old-fashioned merry-go-round). There are also candyfloss stalls and shooting galleries. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

The Oktoberfest is also aimed at families - with lots of fairground attractions. These include spectacular rides such as the ‘Höllenblitz’ (Lightning from Hell), the ‘Skyfall’, the ‘Teufelsrad’ (Devil’s Wheel) or for those seeking something gentler, the ‘Krinoline’ (an old-fashioned merry-go-round). There are also candyfloss stalls and shooting galleries. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

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The only beer served comes from Munich breweries such as the Augustiner, Paulaner and Spaten. The most popular variation is the lager-like Helles. And there are no half measures: beer is served in one-litre glasses, several of which are typically carried at one time by barmaids. (Christof Stache / AFP)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

The only beer served comes from Munich breweries such as the Augustiner, Paulaner and Spaten. The most popular variation is the lager-like Helles. And there are no half measures: beer is served in one-litre glasses, several of which are typically carried at one time by barmaids. (Christof Stache / AFP)

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Little Ben sleeps in his trolley during the traditional costume and riflemen parade. The festival was first held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Theresa of Saxony. The festivities were repeated annually in October, but were later brought forward to start in September when the temperatures in Bavaria are usually warmer. (Christof Stache / AFP)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

Little Ben sleeps in his trolley during the traditional costume and riflemen parade. The festival was first held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Theresa of Saxony. The festivities were repeated annually in October, but were later brought forward to start in September when the temperatures in Bavaria are usually warmer. (Christof Stache / AFP)

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Visitors cheer during the opening day. This year, the visitors will also be able to download an app that shows nearby tents with available space. It will also help festival goers find lost friends -- which will be useful as the largest tent fits 10,000 people. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

Visitors cheer during the opening day. This year, the visitors will also be able to download an app that shows nearby tents with available space. It will also help festival goers find lost friends -- which will be useful as the largest tent fits 10,000 people. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

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The locals in Munich fondly refer to Oktoberfest as ‘die Wiesn’ because of its location, Theresienwiese, which was named after Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, queen of Bavaria. (Christof Stache / AFP)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

The locals in Munich fondly refer to Oktoberfest as ‘die Wiesn’ because of its location, Theresienwiese, which was named after Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, queen of Bavaria. (Christof Stache / AFP)

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The opening day of the festival is marked by a colourful parade of carriages, floats and people in a variety of costumes winding its way through the streets of Munich. The costume and riflemen procession takes place on the first Sunday of Oktoberfest; a week later there’s the open-air big band concert. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

The opening day of the festival is marked by a colourful parade of carriages, floats and people in a variety of costumes winding its way through the streets of Munich. The costume and riflemen procession takes place on the first Sunday of Oktoberfest; a week later there’s the open-air big band concert. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

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Dieter Reiter, Mayor of Munich(R), started the Oktoberfest by tapping the first barrel of beer in the Schottenhamel tent. He drove the tap into the barrel with just 2 strikes this year, concluding the ceremony with the magic words: ‘O’zapft is!’ - ‘It’s tapped!’ The first mug of beer was then handed to the Bavarian Prime Minister, Horst Seehofer. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

Dieter Reiter, Mayor of Munich(R), started the Oktoberfest by tapping the first barrel of beer in the Schottenhamel tent. He drove the tap into the barrel with just 2 strikes this year, concluding the ceremony with the magic words: ‘O’zapft is!’ - ‘It’s tapped!’ The first mug of beer was then handed to the Bavarian Prime Minister, Horst Seehofer. (Michaela Rehle / Reuters)

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Lederhosen are a must at Oktoberfest. They were originally work clothes worn by farmers until they were prevented from slowly dying out with the founding of the first Bavarian Costume Association in 1883. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

Lederhosen are a must at Oktoberfest. They were originally work clothes worn by farmers until they were prevented from slowly dying out with the founding of the first Bavarian Costume Association in 1883. (Michael Dalder / Reuters)

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A huntsman with his eagle takes part in the traditional costume and riflemen parade. Security has been bolstered at the festival, with backpacks as well as large bags now being banned. The entrances will be watched over by more than 650 security guards, CCTV cameras and a new loudspeaker system, which can now be used to alert visitors in three languages: German, English and Bavarian. (Christof Stache / AFP)

Updated on Sep 18, 2017 2:45 PM

A huntsman with his eagle takes part in the traditional costume and riflemen parade. Security has been bolstered at the festival, with backpacks as well as large bags now being banned. The entrances will be watched over by more than 650 security guards, CCTV cameras and a new loudspeaker system, which can now be used to alert visitors in three languages: German, English and Bavarian. (Christof Stache / AFP)

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