Eleanor Fapohunda Colloquium Series2025-02-25T11:00:002025-02-25T12:00:002025-02-252/25/25February 25, 2025falseward-hallWard Hallhttps://map.farmingdale.edu/#ctdl-UMAP_20251014201834322,BLD_20251125194446878Great RoomfalseactiveMargo McNeilmcneilm@farmingdale.edu934-420-2467https://dev.farmingdale.edu/events/images/2025-01-07-oktoberfest1.jpgWelcome sign Oktoberfest in Munich Germany with people walking through entranceDr. Jeff Gaab, "Oktoberfest: Yesterday and Today."
A 200-plus years walk through the history of Munich's most famous festival, the Oktoberfest.
Known as the “Largest Volksfest (Folks Fest)" in the world, Oktoberfest is tied closely
with Bavaria's and Germany's turbulent history. We will examine the high and low points
in Oktoberfest, from its inception in 1810 to the present, including pandemics, the
world wars, terrorism, local culture and politics.Dr. Jeff Gaab, "Oktoberfest: Yesterday
and Today." Dr. Jeff Gaab, "Oktoberfest: Yesterday and Today." Dr. Jeff Gaab, "Oktoberfest:
Yesterday and Today."
A 200-plus years walk through the history of Munich's most famous festival, the Oktoberfest.
Known as the “Largest Volksfest (Folks Fest)" in the world, Oktoberfest is tied closely
with Bavaria's and Germany's turbulent history. We will examine the high and low points
in Oktoberfest, from its inception in 1810 to the present, including pandemics, the
world wars, terrorism, local culture and politics.A 200-plus years walk through the
history of Munich's most famous festival, the Oktoberfest. Known as the “Largest Volksfest
(Folks Fest)" in the world, Oktoberfest is tied closely with Bavaria's and Germany's
turbulent history. We will examine the high and low points in Oktoberfest, from its
inception in 1810 to the present, including pandemics, the world wars, terrorism,
local culture and politics.arts-sciencescampus-times