Universidad ESAN; Lima Peru
My name is Lorena, I am 21 years old and I am originally from the south of Germany. My home University is University of Pforzheim and it is close to the Black Forest.
I am currently taking part in a double degree program which brought me to ESAN in Lima. My major is marketing and this is my fourth semester.
I love Peru, it’s delicious food and the cheerful Salsa rhythm but from time to time I really miss German traditional music and food.
Maybe you have heard of the Oktoberfest which is originally from Munich, the capital of Bavaria, a state in the south of Germany.
I live close to this city and I will introduce you to our traditions, one example is Oktoberfest party. Even though it is called Oktoberfest, it starts in September and lasts three weeks.
This event already existed since 1820 and was first celebrated on the occasion of the wedding of the Bavarian prince Ludwig. People from all around the world visit Munich just to see this traditional German party with their own eyes.
In the pictures you can see the traditional dresses girls wear that we call Dirndl. On the right you can see boys wearing leather pants, jackets and a traditional shirt with squares.
This is also a famous Oktoberfest outfit. In the background you can see roller coasters and a Ferris wheel. This is part of the fair and people go their with the whole family to have a good time.
The main activity during the day is walking around the huge fair, eat a lot of delicious food like sausages, different kinds of bread and of course: beer, but be careful if you ever go there because the beer at Oktoberfest contains more alcohol than normal beer.
My favourite food is Brezel, which is a special bread with a lot of salt. The atmosphere during the party is very relaxed, friendly and everything is connected to our traditions.
People also dance in big tents, there is always live music. They usually play music which I enjoy a lot.
