Thousands of visitors already thronged to the site before the official opening
The Oktoberfestconsidered the largest beer festival in the world, has started this Saturday a edit that returns to Munich one of its most recognized eventsafter two years in which it has not been held due to the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of visitors already thronged to the site before the official openingl, led by the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, who hit the first barrel with a hammer and declared the event open.
The mayor has complied with tradition and has handed over the first mug of beer to the Bavarian Prime Minister, Markus Soeder, along with who has toasted a quiet party. The weather forecasts cold temperatures during the festival, which has also started with rain.
The Oktoberfest, which will last until October 3, does not include specific measures against COVID-19, although the authorities have recommended that attendees take a test if they have compatible symptoms and not come if they are sick.