2008年11月13日木曜日

Oktoberfest




Oktoberfest

Oktoberfesta was begun at Munich as a wedding cerebration of Princess Therese and Prince Ludwing on October 12th to 17th in 1810.In this ceremony, they thanks to almost all of crops and nature. They enjoyed the ceremony with their family. This festival originated in Germany, and here is very famous for beer!! So, in this festival, people drink much beer. At noon (12pm), the St. Paul's Church in Munich strikes the clock and official opening ceremony starts. After the time, people enter beer tent. Beer tent was open the barrel and visitors can drink beer. This ceremony was very beautiful so visitors come at 9am and wait for 3 hours in order to watch good seat. Of course, children can do not drink beer so they must leave the tent before 8pm even if they are with their parents. The most interesting thing in this festival is the Trachtenfest parade. Many people from all over the Germany wear their traditional clothes. Musicians and beer wagons are decorated and decorated horses are pull people and wagon. They walk the downtown. In USA, there are Octoberfest. This originates Octoberfest in Germany.
This year Octoberfest was held in September. This festival is called “Octoberfest” but why in September?? Because weather condition in September is better than October. September is warmer than October, so visitors can enjoy at night without chilly. Next year will be held on September 19th, Saturday. If you would like to know more, please visit these sites!!  

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