2008年11月13日木曜日

Speech of Oktoberfest




I’d like to talk about history of “Oktoberfest”.
In 1810, Princess Therese and Prince Ludwing were married, and this festival was held as their wedding celebration. The purpose of this festival is giving thanks to crops and nature and sharing the joy with their family. At first, this festival was held in October, but now is in September. Because middle of October is cold. So people can not enjoy this festival at night. If this festival is held in September, people can enjoy long time, so this festival is moved in September. However, Octoberfest weekend is left in October traditionally.
In USA, there is “Oktoberfest USA”. In 1960, civic leaders thought that they need an event which everyone enjoy. In same time, a company was thinking their annual event. This news was spread rapidly and civic leaders caught the news. Finally, 2 Germanys who worked at beer house caught the news and suggested to leaders a festival like an “Octoberfest” in German. This festival is good in 2points. First, leaves turned their color in fall. So, this season is very beautiful. Second, harvest is finished in this season and preparation for winter is begun. So people can perpetrate for festival easily. The company agreed the festival and they sponsored this festival.
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Nacchan さんのコメント...

Your speech is very long, oh!
I can't drink beer but I want to go to Germany and join the Octoberfest.