Munich’s Oktoberfest bursts into life as mayor taps first keg

Thousands of visitors streamed onto Munich's Oktoberfest grounds as the world-famous beer festival got underway. Some spent the night outside the gates to secure coveted places in the festival tents.

Munich’s Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city’s mayor tapping the first keg of beer and opening the 191st edition of the world’s largest folk