Over time, the traditional garments developed into symbols of Bavarian culture and identity. After various phases of ups and downs, modern traditional costumes with contemporary cuts and fabrics ...

Men in traditional Bavarian costume squared off across tables for one of the world's more unusual competitions - German finger wrestling (Fingerhakeln). Competitors, who are matched in weight and ...

Berit Mason: Mason Etheridge wears his light blue and white Oktoberfest costume. Mason Etheridge: Yeah, I actually bought it at a Halloween store, but the outfit itself — it is the traditional ...

A parade of thousands in traditional southern German costume paraded through Munich on Sunday morning to mark the second day of Oktoberfest, as many lined the streets to take in the sight.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Farmers and their horses walked in a festive parade through the ...

Throngs of revelers in costumes took to the streets of Germany's Carnival strongholds to celebrate the start of carnival ...

Munich police director Christian Huber reassured guests making their way to the Bavarian state capital that the Oktoberfest was the "safest festival in Germany, if not worldwide". The general ...

The focus of interest had shifted slightly by 1937, and some alumni, dressed in Bavarian costumes, paraded with posters announcing they had "A Code in our Heads," or simply stating that the "Blue ...

No. It is not compulsory to wear traditional costume, but many visitors choose to do so. Traditional clothing such as dirndls and lederhosen are popular. Original Bavarian costume is particularly ...

The dancers from near and far are dressed in colorful German costumes the men in lederhosen and vests, the women in blouses and dirndl. They have decorative feathers in their hats and carry ...

There will be a German costume contest, wiener toss challenge and other German games. The fundraiser is hosted by the Carlsbad Rotary Club and Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club for Carlsbad charities.