
People from around the world drink to their hearts' content at the 185th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, which takes place between Sept. 22 and Oct. 7, 2018.
The event has attracted a total of 140 catering enterprises, and is expected to receive nearly 6 million visitors, who will consume over 7 million liters of beer.
The history of Oktoberfest dates back to 1810. The most ancient beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest is held around the month of October each year to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Bavarian Prince Ludwig.
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