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Oktoberfest

In pictures: 200th Oktoberfest begins

Oktoberfest began yesterday, celebrating its 200th anniversary.
2.27pm, 19 Sep 2010
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In pictures: 200th Oktoberfest begins
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  • Yesterday's beginning of the Oktoberfest

    Source: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

  • It's not just beer, you know.

    Source: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

  • ...but there is still a lot of beer.

    Source: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

  • Traditional German dress

    Source: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

  • The 'Historical Wiesn'

  • Wilkommen zum Oktoberfest

    Source: Matthias Schrader/AP/Press Association Images

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