on September 19, 2015 in World News
Germany’s Oktoberfest Opens In Shadow Of Migrant Crisis
Germany’s Oktoberfest Opens In Shadow Of Migrant Crisis by AFP Munich taps the keg Saturday on its Oktoberfest, the world’s biggest beer festival with six million revellers expected, just as the German city grapples with a record refugee influx. The celebration of traditional Bavarian culture with its oompah music and beloved frothy beverage will kick off at midday (1000 GMT) when Mayor Dieter Reiter hammers open the first beer barrel and pours a drink. While the mood in town in the run-up to the 16-day event remains undauntedly festive, Munich has had to plan its huge annual party just as… View Article
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