People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- The 189th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition.
Starting from Saturday, visitors would be able to enjoy beers provided by renowned Munich breweries, as well as festival parades, local snacks, and amusement facilities.
With a history dating back to the 19th century, 6 million people around the world are expected to visit the festival every year nowadays.
According to the organizer, the beer price for Oktoberfest 2024 is between 13.60 euros (15.2 U.S. dollars) and 15.30 euros, an average of 3.87 percent higher than in 2023.
This year's festival will last until Oct. 6.
A man takes part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
A wagon of a local beer brand takes part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People enjoy beer during the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
Members of a band react during the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
A woman takes part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People take part in a parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
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