Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe.But many say nowhere is it more fun than in its original home of Munich. The festival attracts some six million celebrants every year,

Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg.