BETA
Chapter 1
The royal wedding that started it all
Chapter 2
Tents, tunes, and traditional clothing
Chapter 3
The feast of Bavarian flavors
Chapter 4
Oktoberfest around the world
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Oktoberfest
Ch 2 · Tents, tunes, and traditional clothing
gertrude Tents, tunes, and traditional clothing
Real Munich beer, yeah! Only poured here at Oktoberfest By just six hometown breweries – That's the tradition.
gertrude The knot of a woman's Dirndl apron tells a specific story about her relationship status.
gertrude Traditional Bavarian garments called Lederhosen and Dirndls are the standard attire for festival-goers.
Fun Fact
Dirndl bow meanings: Tying a Dirndl apron bow on the right side signals that the wearer is married or in a relationship.
Glossary
tracht (noun)
A traditional costume associated with German-speaking countries. Munich first hosted a parade celebrating this attire in 1835 for a royal silver wedding anniversary.
A traditional costume associated with German-speaking countries. Munich first hosted a parade celebrating this attire in 1835 for a royal silver wedding anniversary.
Quiz
What famous German toast song is played repeatedly by brass bands inside the tents?
Quiz
How long does it take to construct the massive temporary tents before Oktoberfest begins?