The Oktoberfest opens in Munich

The world's largest beer festival, the Oktoberfest opened its gates on Saturday in Munich.

The celebration of traditional Bavarian culture with its oompah music and beloved frothy beverage kicked off when Mayor Dieter Reiter opened the first beer barrel with two mallet blows and offered a toast to a “peaceful” Oktoberfest. It is estimated that six million guests are expected to this year’s Oktoberfest. (MTI)