Germany

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In Germany you can enjoy his festivities accompained by beer, music, dancing, and much peoples with who share.

1. Oktoberfest: Held in Munich, it is one of the largest beer festivals in the world. It takes place from the end of September to the beginning of October. This annual event held in Germany is the largest folk festival in the world, and also the largest beer festival: attendees consume approximately six million liters of beer each year . In their tents you can fill your beer mug until you've had enough, dance to the rhythm of German folk music and even ride fairground rides. 

2. Cologne Carnival (Carnival): It is celebrated in several cities in Germany, but Cologne is the most famous. It is a festival full of parades, costumes, music and dances.The Cologne carnival officially begins on November 11 at 11:11 in the morning at Alter Markt and ends with the beginning of Lent..The number 11 is related to sinfulness, as it comes after the number 10, associated with the 10 commandments. The 11th day of the 11th month at 11:11 is when the madness that comes with the carnival breaks out. In these festivals, the Dreigestirn stand out : the prince, the peasant and the virgin. These three characters are chosen every year and are present at the opening party of the carnival. In addition, the prince, who is the most important character, leads some of the parades.

During all the days that the carnival lasts, the streets are filled with people dressed in costumes and partying. The typical Cologne beer , Kölsch , is usually drunk , although there are beers for all tastes. As for music, there are carnival bands that play live and whose lyrics are written expressly for this time of year. Of course, you probably won't understand a word because they do it in the Kölsch dialec .