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The Germans love to enjoy themselves and a large part of their social activities are well-oiled by the consumption of the nation’s favourite drink; German beer.

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February Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival: having risen in status and popularity over the years, the Berlin International Film Festival is now considered on a par with the film festivals of Venice and Cannes. The festival runs for 10 days, during which time independent movies and film shorts from directors across the globe are aired before enthusiastic audiences comprised of both locals and visitors.

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April Festivals

Spring Festival: the locals in Munich call it Fruhlingsfest and celebrate it every year, usually in the last two weeks of the month. Large amounts of beer are consumed while a carnival and fairground offer a variety of attractions for those in the festive spirit.

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July Festivals

Love Parade Berlin: is an annual event aimed at the city’s resident and visiting revellers and is an outdoor festival that hosts big name DJs from the world of electronic music with Trance, House and Techno comprising the main styles of music represented.

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Oktoberfest: curiously, the Oktoberfest in Munich is actually conducted mainly in September beginning in the 3rd week and spilling over into October. This event is one of the biggest in the German festival calendar and sees large number of international visitors assemble with the locals to play their part in the consumption of the six million litres of Bavarian beer made available for the event. Provocatively dressed Bavarian barmaids are an added appeal for the male attendees of this event.

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December Festivals

Hamburger Dom: the Dom Fair, held in the city of Hamburg, begins in November and runs right up until Christmas and is hailed as one of the world’s most unique Christmas fairs. Stalls selling Gluhwein (mulled wine), cakes, gingerbreads, cheeses and a huge selection of knickknacks open daily and offer a place to meet and socialise as well as enjoy interesting seasonal products.

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