In pics - Oktoberfest returns to Munich after two-year hiatus
Authored By sayan ghosh
Published: Sep 19, 2022, 22:54 IST | Updated: Sep 19, 2022, 22:54 IST
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Back after two years
It was a special occasion for the people in Munich as it was the first Oktoberfest in two years.
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Biggest folk festival
According to Reuters, it is the world's biggest folk festival, but it was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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History of the festival
Throughout its 200-year history, Oktoberfest was cancelled 26 times, mostly during the First and Second World Wars, as well as twice due to cholera outbreaks.
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Business
With beer reserving a cult status in Germany, Oktoberfest generates around $1.2 billion in income.
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Record numbers
In 2019, the last time Oktoberfest was held, 6.3 million guests attended the event. Authorities thought that this year broke that figure.
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