There’s a beautiful tradition at Oktoberfest called “Münchner Kindl” (Munich Child) where a person dressed as the symbol of Munich leads important parades!
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Carnival participants throw confetti called "coriandoli," which were originally made from sugar-coated coriander seeds!
History & Origins
When angry people from Paris broke into the Bastille in 1789, they were looking for gunpowder (explosive powder for guns) and weapons more than trying to free prisoners!
Oktoberfest has its own special police force called the “Wiesnwache” who wear traditional Bavarian uniforms and help keep everyone safe while they have fun!
Traditional Oktoberfest cookies called “Lebkuchenherzen” are heart-shaped and decorated with frosting messages!