The 178th Oktoberfest opened in Munich, Germany, with the traditional tapping of the first keg of beer by the mayor, shouting "O'zapft is"! ("It's tapped"). The Bavarian festival takes place over 17 days, and some 6 million people are expected to attend. Last year, visitors drank more than 7 million one-liter mugs of beer. Looking at the photos makes me wish I could be there, for at least one day:)

I am surprised that the major fashion houses haven't tapped into the Bavarian look:)

For more photos of the festival click here.