Munich’s Oktoberfest Roars to Life as Mayor Taps First Keg As the world's largest folk festival returns to Munich, it serves as a poignant reminder that even the most joyous events require careful management to prevent chaos.
This year's 191st edition of Oktoberfest has drawn its usual six million visitors over 16 days, but behind the scenes, security measures have been heightened to avoid overcrowding, which forced the festival's closure last year.
The use of AI powered cameras to detect large crowds early on is a notable development.