[Epoch Times September 20, 2021](The Epoch Times reporter Huang Qin reported in Munich, Germany) On September 18 and 19, many people in the streets of Munich suddenly appeared in traditional Bavarian costumes. These two days were supposed to be the opening day of the Munich October Festival (Oktoberfest) and the parade. Affected by the epidemic, the Oktoberfest continued to be closed, but the “Munich Beauty Association” still dressed up and wanted to bring joy to Munich.
The Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest, commonly known as the Oktoberfest) is the largest folk festival in the world. It opens on Saturday, the penultimate week of September, for a period of two weeks. The Teresienwiese, where the October Festival is located, receives 5 to 7 million tourists from Germany and all over the world every year.
King Ludwig I
The October Festival (commonly known as the Oktoberfest) originated in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I of Bavaria) and Princess Teresa. From October 12th to 17th, people Sing and dance on the lawn of Teresa. In 1835, in order to celebrate the silver wedding of King Ludwig I and Princess Teresa, people held the first traditional costume parade, which gradually evolved into the October Festival parade. People celebrate the harvest and thank God for the gift, and hope that it will also be possible in the coming year. Good weather. Since 1950, a parade has been held every year, which has become a traditional highlight of the October Festival.
Affected by the CCP virus (Wuhan pneumonia), Munich cancelled the October Festival last year. From the perspective of economic and social atmosphere, Munich has been severely hit. People are looking forward to the recovery in 2021, but unfortunately they have not been able to do so. On the 19th, when the October Festival parade was supposed to be held, reporters could meet pedestrians in traditional costumes anytime and anywhere in the inner city of Munich.
“Munich Beauty Association” shopping with a sign
In front of the Munich Royal Palace gardens, members of the “Munich Beauty Association” (Die schöne Münchnerin eV), dressed in traditional Biedermeier costumes and holding the association’s signs, are planning to take a stroll in the inner city.
The president of the association, Ruth König (front row, middle), told our reporter, “At least once a year, we have to walk around the city to reproduce the style of the Biedermeier period and bring joy to the people of Munich. “She said that the Oktoberfest parade usually has 9,000 people participating. “The place where we stand now was crowded with people watching the parade. Because of the new crown virus (Chinese Communist virus) there is no way to hold a parade.” With hope, she said maybe The parade will be back next year.
The reporter was fortunate to find a photo of the “Munich Beauty Association” (Die schöne Münchnerin eV) participating in the Munich October Festival (Oktoberfest) parade 9 years ago, when they were passing by the owner of the Munich October Festival (Oktoberfest), King Ludwig Statue of Greek I.
The “Munich Beauty Association” was established in 1987, mainly to teach sewing and embroidery of traditional clothing (Bürgergwand) from the time of Bidmeier. The name of the association is the same as that of King Ludwig I of Bavaria (König Ludwigs I.) in the Nymphenburg Palace ( Related to “Schönheitengalerie” in Schloss Nymphenburg.
The most famous one of the 36 portraits of beautiful women in “Beauty Gallery” is Helena. Said Mai Ya (Helene Sedlmayr, 1813-1898). She worked in a toy store near the palace and attracted the attention of King Ludwig I during the delivery process to the palace. The king was surprised at Helena’s beauty and purity, and thought she was the most beautiful and pure woman in Munich. In 1830, court painter Joseph-Karl. Stiller (Joseph Karl Stieler) painted a portrait of Helena for the King’s “Gallery of Beauties”, who is recognized as the epitome of the beauty of Munich.
In the portrait, the clothing Helena wears is the typical traditional clothing of the Biedermeier period. The example of the “Munich Beauty Association” is based on this portrait, and the name comes from it.
The folks remember the October Festival in their own way
The reporter met Qiao Gao at Marienplatz. Mr. Thöner (Gregor Thöner), who is a Walt Disney screenwriter and producer, is planning to go to Donisl, a 300-year-old restaurant behind him, to drink beer with his friends.
Editor in charge: Gao Jing#
.