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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, shares a joke with Darryl Fletcher, President of the Board of Oktoberfest, at an Oktoberfest event, at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, takes a sip of beer with Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Board of Oktoberfest, after tapping a keg at an Oktoberfest event, at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney taps a keg at an Oktoberfest event at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, reacts after taking a sip of beer with Darryl Fletcher, President of the Board of Oktoberfest, at an Oktoberfest event, at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, shares a joke with with Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Board of Oktoberfest, at an Oktoberfest event, at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, displays his "beer moustache" after taking a sip of beer with Darryl Fletcher, President of the Board of Oktoberfest, at an Oktoberfest event, at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney taps a keg at an Oktoberfest event at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, reacts after tapping a keg at an Oktoberfest event at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney taps a keg at an Oktoberfest event at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Taps Keg At Oktoberfest - Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes a sip of beer with Darryl Fletcher, President of the Board of Oktoberfest after tapping a keg at an Oktoberfest event at the Schwaben Club in Breslau, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oktoberfest - Germany

GERMANY. BERLIN. OKTOBERFEST, THE FAMOUS BEER FESTIVAL, IS A 16-DAY FESTIVAL RUNNING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER. LOCALS OFTEN REFER TO IT SIMPLY AS WIESN, AFTER THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE FAIRGROUND (THERESIENWIESE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1810, OKTOBERFEST HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF BAVARIAN CULTURE. Photo by Rozenn Leboucher/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People enjoy beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People attend the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People enjoy beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People take part in a parade during the opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (C) taps the first barrel of beer of the 190th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People take part in a parade during the opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People dance with music at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

A band performs at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People take part in a parade during the opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

A staff member carries cups of beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Namibia hosts 63rd Windhoek Oktoberfest

STORY: Namibia hosts 63rd Windhoek Oktoberfest DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival celebrations STORYLINE: The 63rd edition of the Windhoek Oktoberfest concluded on Saturday in the Namibian capital of Windhoek. The two-day event featured a diverse array of culinary delights and beverages, including the traditional Festbier, exclusively brewed for the Windhoek Oktoberfest. "The Windhoek Oktoberfest is an event that is meticulously designed and eagerly anticipated by festival enthusiasts. As the Windhoek festival continues to attract a growing international audience, our goal is to provide a world-class festival experience," said Nico Gericke, project manager of Namibia Breweries Limited, in a statement. The traditional German beer festival takes place annually at the end of October, where nostalgic people bring out their Bavarian costumes and celebrate German culture. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Win

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-OKTOBERFEST

(231028) -- WINDHOEK, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy a game at the Windhoek Oktoberfest in Windhoek, Namibia, Oct. 27, 2023. The 63rd edition of the Windhoek Oktoberfest kicked off on Friday in the Namibian capital of Windhoek. The traditional German beer festival takes place annually at the end of October, where nostalgic people bring out their Bavarian costumes and celebrate German culture. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A wagon of a local beer brand attends the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A musician attends the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member serves beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member collects empty beer mugs at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musicians attend the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor attends the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take selfies at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sells balloons at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member serves beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-OPENING

(230917) -- MUNICH, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A wagon of a local beer brand attends the parade during the official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Sept. 16, 2023. The 188th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, officially opened here on Saturday. It is expected to conclude on Oct. 3. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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Oktoberfest in West Bank

TAYBEH, West Bank - A woman (L) drinks locally brewed beer in the largely Christian village of Taybeh on the West Bank during the Taybeh Oktoberfest beer festival on Oct. 1, 2011.

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Namibia hosts 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest

STORY: Namibia hosts 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Oktoberfest in Windhoek STORYLINE: The 62nd annual Windhoek Oktoberfest concluded in Namibia's capital city of Windhoek on Saturday. The festival is the only Oktoberfest in Africa where a celebration of authentic German traditions and a great atmosphere takes place fueled by Namibian passion. The festival made a return to Namibia after two years of being shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrated the reunification of communities after a devastating pandemic. Part of the cultural experience of Oktoberfest was the food and beverage offering. The festival also offered traditional German games and entertainment for all ages. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek. (XHTV)

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Germany's largest folk festival reopens after COVID-19 break

STORY: Germany's largest folk festival reopens after COVID-19 break DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a folk festival in Munich 3. various of people celebrating the festival STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent "Germany's Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in the country, started here Saturday in Munich after a two-year COVID-induced break. 17 halls with special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties on the festival ground are expecting millions of visitors from all around the world." Covering an area of 34.5 hectares, the festival offers special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties like fried sausages and pork knuckles. At noon, the Mayor of Munich Dieter Reiter tapped the first Oktoberfest beer barrel, marking the opening of the Munich Oktoberfest, which will last until Oct. 3. The first Oktoberfest took place in 1810. Ther

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-REOPEN

(220918) -- MUNICH, Sept. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Oktoberfest 2022 in Munich, Germany, Sept. 17, 2022. Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in Germany, started Saturday in Munich after a two-year COVID-induced break. The festival is expected to receive millions of visitors from all over the world with special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties like fried sausages and pork knuckles. (Xinhua/Shan Weiyi)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-OKTOBERFEST-REOPEN

(220918) -- MUNICH, Sept. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Oktoberfest 2022 in Munich, Germany, Sept. 17, 2022. Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in Germany, started Saturday in Munich after a two-year COVID-induced break. The festival is expected to receive millions of visitors from all over the world with special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties like fried sausages and pork knuckles. (Xinhua/Shan Weiyi)