GET READY FOR OCTOBERFEST This week is the beginning of Octoberfest. The traditional festival that is held every year . The most famous one of course is held in Munich it lasts for 18 days beginning mid September to begin of October . The festival has its roots in Bavaria . Vienna also has a Wiesn festival though much smaller in size , it is held at the Prater Amusement park and is quite popular. I would guess it is less rowdy also. What to WEAR? A DIRNDL of course! The numbers of people that attend are extraordinary. Ladies are dressed up in their dirndls- a outfit with a tight bodice and full skirt , worn over a white blouse and with an apron. It's a traditional german outfit that is worn for various occasions, not only Octoberfest. The designs vary with different fabrics, some are very fancy with embroidered bodices or a more simpler style. You can have one custom made or buy...
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