GERMANY. Munich. Oktoberfest.
The Munich Oktoberfest is one of Germany's biggest annual events, attracting some 7 million visitors each year during its 16 day duration. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810, as part of wedding celebration. Nowadays , the Oktoberfest is a celebration of beer - a special beer is brewed specifically for the event - with some 5 million litres being drunk over the two weeks. 1997