At least six million people are expected to sip on the best of Bavarian beer over the 16 heady days that make up the centuries-old festival Oktoberfest in Munich.
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00:00Thousands of thirsty revelers sprinted into the hallowed grounds of Theresienwiese to
00:05order a beer at Oktoberfest. The famous folk festival kicked off its 189th year on Saturday
00:12with up to six million punters expected to attend the event's 16 days. Visitors commented
00:18on increased security measures and hiked prices of pints.
00:22The
00:38first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
00:45to Teresa of Saxony. Centuries later, the festival still pays homage to its historic
00:51roots with the added bonus of amusement park rides, foods and frothy steins of Hellas.