MUNICH—Heavy rain and stricter security did little to dampen the spirits of beer lovers at the start of this year’s Oktoberfest, which opened Saturday in the Bavarian city of Munich. Bavarian Minister-President Horst Seehofer clinks the first beer mugs with Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter at the opening of the 2016 Oktoberfest. At the start of this year's Oktoberfest in Munich, southern Germany, beer lovers are greeted with heavy rain and tighter security. The 2016 Oktoberfest is taking place under heightened security due to fears over international terrorism. The 2016 Oktoberfest is taking place under heightened security due to fears over international terrorism.

Source: thestar September 17, 2016 14:48 UTC