Beer, sausages and politics: German nationalism threatens Oktoberfest
6 years, 3 months ago

Beer, sausages and politics: German nationalism threatens Oktoberfest

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Rina Soloveitchik is a Berlin-based freelance journalist and writer. The ruling conservative party in Bavaria looks likely to lose thousands of votes in the state election next month to the far-right, populist Alternative for Germany, which campaigns against immigration, Islam and multiculturalism. Bavaria's State Premier Guenther Beckstein toasts with Angela Merkel during the Berlin version "Oktoberfest" in 2008 Michael Gottschalk/AFP/Getty Images The festival has a long and unfortunate history of being used in this way. It is remarkable that all these politicians have long felt comfortable promoting a “festival that emphasizes its German origin with strength and power in every aspect,” as the official website claims. And it could very well be the case that this gimicky, artificial environment – complete with fancy dress and beer – provides the perfect cover for a politician to roar German songs without looking nationalist.

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Authentic Bavarian Feast: A Journey Through the Heart of Beijing's Oktoberfest
3 months ago

Authentic Bavarian Feast: A Journey Through the Heart of Beijing's Oktoberfest

China Daily  

During the Oktoberfest, guests can enjoy classic Bavarian dishes and drinks in Beijing. The culinary offerings stay true to Bavarian traditions, with highlights including Paulaner's famous homemade sausage platter and roasted crackling pork knuckle. The atmosphere is festive, with live Bavarian music and interactive performances that ensure an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Beer and merriment flow at the 189th Oktoberfest in Munich
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Beer and merriment flow at the 189th Oktoberfest in Munich

Hindustan Times  

MUNICH — Bridie O'Halloran drank the first beer of her life at Oktoberfest. Wearing a pink dirndl dress she’d bought just a few hours earlier, O'Halloran was surrounded by tens of thousands of other — likely more experienced — beer-drinkers for the first of 16 days of the 189th Oktoberfest in Munich. About 6 million visitors are expected over the …

Beer and merriment flow at the 189th Oktoberfest in Munich
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Beer and merriment flow at the 189th Oktoberfest in Munich

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Bridie O’Halloran drank the first beer of her life at Oktoberfest. Wearing a pink dirndl dress she’d bought just a few hours earlier, O’Halloran was surrounded by tens of thousands of other — likely more experienced — beer-drinkers for the first of 16 days of the 189th Oktoberfest in Munich. About 6 million visitors are expected over the …

Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping
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Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping

Hindustan Times  

MUNICH — Thousands of beer lovers lined up early Saturday to be among the first to clink their mugs in an Oktoberfest tent as they waited for the world's largest folk festival to begin for the 189th time. HT Image Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter will officially open Oktoberfest at noon when he inserts the tap into the first keg. This …

Schnitzel and suds: 5 Oktoberfest hotspots in Bengaluru for beer enthusiasts
1 year, 3 months ago

Schnitzel and suds: 5 Oktoberfest hotspots in Bengaluru for beer enthusiasts

The Hindu  

Originating in Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest is the world’s most renowned beer festival, steeped in tradition and cherished for its celebration of Bavarian culture. Typically spanning 16 to 18 days, running from late September to the first weekend in October, Oktoberfest is a celebration of Bavarian heritage, characterised by its overflowing beer steins, German fare, live music and camaraderie. Beer and …

Oktoberfest celebration starts
1 year, 3 months ago

Oktoberfest celebration starts

China Daily  

The grand opening ceremony of the 30th Oktoberfest Beijing at Paulaner Brauhaus was held at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center on Thursday night, marking the official commencement of the annual German festival celebration. "After three years, we have once again built Paulaner's iconic Oktoberfest tent and had the pleasure of inviting Sweet Chili to join us for a true …

Oktoberfest Now Has Its Culture War. It Isn’t About the Beer.
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Oktoberfest Now Has Its Culture War. It Isn’t About the Beer.

Live Mint  

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Bavaria beyond Oktoberfest: Why you should visit Germany’s ‘trad’ region outside of its famous festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Bavaria beyond Oktoberfest: Why you should visit Germany’s ‘trad’ region outside of its famous festival

The Independent  

The streets of Sonthofen, Germany’s southernmost town, were eerily quiet. open image in gallery Klausen costumes in Sonthofen, Bavaria My first stop outside the capital, a quick train or bus ride away, was Garmisch-Partenkirchen, or “GaPa”, a scenic Alpine resort that huddles around the skirts of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Tall pastel buildings – mainly half-timbered or with scalloped …

It’s tapped: Germany’s Oktoberfest opens after 2-year hiatus
2 years, 3 months ago

It’s tapped: Germany’s Oktoberfest opens after 2-year hiatus

Associated Press  

MUNICH — The beer is flowing at Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest for the first time since 2019. With three knocks of a hammer and the traditional cry of “O’zapft is” — “It’s tapped” — Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap in the first keg at noon on Saturday, officially opening the festivities after a two-year break forced by the coronavirus pandemic. …

Oktoberfest 2020: Everything you need to celebrate the beer festival at home
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Oktoberfest 2020: Everything you need to celebrate the beer festival at home

The Independent  

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Oktoberfest 2018: How the world's largest beer festival poured its first stein
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Oktoberfest 2018: How the world's largest beer festival poured its first stein

The Independent  

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