National Holidays: Oktoberfest

Work realized for: Felipe Godoy Jeria

Grade: 6A
Origin
The holiday (party) was born with the marriage (couple) between (among) the
Prince Luis I of Bavaria and Teresa of Saxony and Hildburghausen in the year
1810.
There was so much successful that since then has continued growing up to
turning into an important and multitudinous celebration.
From his creation the holiday (party) has not stopped being celebrated any
more than during the periods of war or for other major reasons
It is celebrated between September and October.

Activities

September 19

Start with the parade "Wiesn Einzug der Festwirte Und Brauereien" through the
streets of Munich and arrival of the various delegations to the tents. It
possesses (relies on) 1000 participants approximately.

September 20

Parade of typical commemorative suits called Trachten Und Schtzenzug ",

where it appreciates the traditional gown of diverse regions of Germany and
Europe.

September 21

Tour of the Oktoberfest for 1,200 children invited by the Commune of Munich.

Special lunch Oktoberfest

Special lunch in the tents of the Oktoberfest for the major adults.

September 22

During the whole day the games and principal attractions have a minor cost.

Typical Drinks

Apfelwein

Is produced originally apples.

Beer

Each region of Germany beer has its own variety. Either Altbier and Klsch,
Berliner Weie Lager, German beer is internationally renowned for its quality.

Eierlikr

Is a liquor based on rum, brandy, whiskey, milk, cream, sugar and egg.

Federweisser

It is a very soft, sparkling white wine. It also known as Sauser or Junger Wein in
Switzerland or Burcak in Czech Republic.

Typical Food
The sausage play an important role in the culinary culture of Germany. There
are more mild flavor, which are those that come from Frankfurt; roasted, how
they prepared them in Nuremberg; or white, typical of the area of Bavaria.
Salads are prepared with pasta or potato and seasoned with meat.
The meats are typical chops of lamb, the famous knuckle, the hands of pork,
meatballs and a few small chopped steaks callers frikadellen.

Clothing

Blouse
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Wig
Socks

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Shoes
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