epaselect epa11616924 Visitors gather for the handing out of the first beers at the Paulaner brewery tent during the opening of the 189th edition of the traditional Oktoberfest beer and amusement festival in the Bavarian capital Munich, Germany, 21 September 2024. According to its organizers, the Oktoberfest has grown into the world's largest folk festival, drawing around six million visitors annually. The festival's 189th edition will run from 21 September to 06 October 2024 on the Theresienwiese. EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI
