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Photos of the Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest in Munich

Munich Oktoberfest

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Munich's Oktoberfest started on Saturday marking the beginning of the 191st edition of the festival. Thousands of revelers in traditional Bavarian attire flocked to the beer tents in Munich, expecting over 6 million visitors the 16 days.

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