Un gruppo di partecipanti alla cerimonia di apertura

Bavarian mountain riflemen watch the opening ceremony of the “Historical Wiesn’ in Munich, southern Germany, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. People from around the world are expected to the biggest and most famous beer festival Oktoberfest which runs from Sept. 18 until Oct. 4 and marks its 200th anniversary this year. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)