Today is the beginning of the 177th annual Oktoberfest in Munich! Even if you can't make it die Wiesn ("the meadow", where the Oktoberfest is held), you can still get into the spirit by checking out these links!
- Check out the official Oktoberfest website here: Oktoberfest.de to learn all about the fest, see pictures from the event, and even buy souvenirs online. Also check out their Oktoberfest dictionary - the Oktoberfest Lexicon - so you can learn to speak like a true Bavarian!
- Munich's official site also has information and pictures about the Oktoberfest here: Muenchen.de - Oktoberfest.
- For more general information about the fest, visit Wikipedia - Oktoberfest and Vistawide.com - Oktoberfest. Answers.com - Oktoberfest also has general information about Oktoberfest, and includes some videos.
- Take the "Oktoberfest Challenge" at BBC Oktoberfest to test your knowledge of all things Oktoberfest and learn some Oktoberfest vocabulary!
- For more Oktoberfest vocalary, check out: About.com - Oktoberfest in Munich.
Even if you can't make it to Munich, there are a ton of local Oktoberfests around the world (check out Wikipedia - Oktoberfest Celebrations for some Oktoberfest celebrations around the world) - and some are probably close to you! Trying searching "Oktoberfest" with the name of the city or state that you live in to see if there are any close to you!
You could also try hosting an Oktoberfest party for your friends! For music, try Alpenradio - Volksmusik. And don't forget the Bier and Lederhosen!
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