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Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping

Oktoberfest officially opened with Mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first keg, marking the festival's 189th start.
Thousands of beer lovers gathered early in Munich to celebrate the world's largest folk festival.
The festival originally began in October 1810 to celebrate a royal marriage but now starts in September for warmer weather.

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