This video, presented in German, offers a lively exploration of ten fascinating facts about Oktoberfest, a renowned German folk festival. The host, speaking directly to the camera, begins by welcoming viewers and setting the scene in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, where Oktoberfest is held annually. The first fact reveals the festival's long history, dating back to 1810. Interestingly, the second fact clarifies that Oktoberfest wasn't initially a beer festival, but rather a grand celebration for the wedding of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. This royal wedding included a horse race and was so popular that it became an annual tradition. The third point highlights a common misconception: despite its name, Oktoberfest primarily takes place in September, starting in late September and concluding on the first Sunday of October, lasting approximately two weeks. Moving on, the fourth fact explains that locals, especially those in Bavaria, refer to Oktoberfest as "Wiesn." This nickname comes from its location on the "Theresienwiese," which translates to "Therese's Meadow" – a large grassy area. The fifth fact delves into Guinness World Records related to beer stein carrying. Both men and women compete to carry full beer steins over a 40-meter distance. The current men's record stands at 24 steins, totaling 57 kilograms, while the women's record is 19 steins. The sixth fact describes the ceremonial tapping of the first beer keg by the Mayor of Munich, an event that officially marks the start of the festival, after which no beer is served until the mayor hammers the tap into the barrel. The seventh fact discusses the evolution of beer steins. While stone steins were used in the past, since 1882, only glass steins have been used at Oktoberfest. The eighth fact focuses on the "Wiesnbier" itself, typically served in a "Maß," a one-liter glass. The host notes that while "Maß" is common in Northern Germany, Bavarians often pronounce it "Mars" or "Mass." A "Maß" costs around 10 Euros at the festival, and the Wiesnbier is stronger than regular beer, with an alcohol content between 5.8% and 6.4%. The ninth fact provides a cultural insight into the traditional Bavarian dress, the "Dirndl." The placement of the bow on the Dirndl's apron signifies a woman's relationship status: a bow on the left means she is single, on the right means she is married or in a committed relationship, at the back in the middle means she is widowed, and at the front in the middle means she is a virgin. Finally, the tenth fact clarifies a common festival rule: while dancing on the benches is permitted, dancing on the tables is strictly forbidden. The video concludes with the host asking viewers about their favorite fact and whether they celebrate Oktoberfest, encouraging them to share their thoughts in the comments, like the video, and subscribe to the channel.