5 COUNTRIES WITH THE

CRAZIEST CELEBRATIONS

MUNICH, GERMANY

Oktoberfest was first celebrated in , Germany.

Every year, over 7 million people attend the much-awaited festival. They get to drink about 7.5 million liters of beer every year—an indication that the Germans know how to party hard!

OKINAWA & YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

The Japanese people’s version of the Oktoberfest has been renamed as the Rocktoberfest where they spend their time listening to rock and metal bands with free-flowing beer for all.

KITCHENER-WATERLOO,

Hailed as the third largest Oktoberfest festival in the world, the Canadian version is a double city celebration in Kitchener and Waterloo. Over 1 million people get to join the event every year. But it is far from rowdy since they observe Gemütlichkeit which is the definition of congeniality and friendliness.

QINGDAO, CHINA

Ever since the first in 1990, the Chinese locals celebrate their version of the Oktoberfest. Qingdao Oktoberfest parties are notable around the world thanks to having a "ladies night" which adds more fun for everyone.

BLUMENAU, BRAZIL

This is where the second largest Oktoberfest celebration is being held in the world!

In Brazil, this celebration commemorates the people’s resilience in the midst of a big flooding back in 1984. It was used to raise the spirit of the locals after the tragedy happened. Today, they remember how the whole country came together and move forward from then.

KEY TAKEAWAY

Oktoberfest is celebrated in different ways in many countries! Each of them has their own rich history as to why they come to celebrate this momentous occasion. What about you and your friends? Do you have your own traditions during Oktoberfest?

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