问答题 Autumn is traditionally a time for fun and festivities in many cultures.In Germany, for almost two centuries the citizens of Bavaria have had Oktoberfest, a festival for eating, drinking, wearing costumes and enjoying the season. The first Oktoberfest began in 1810 when Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen.The Prince organized a five-day festival to commemorate the event.Today the festival lasts almost 18 days and starts in September when the weather is best.It always takes place in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Oktoberfest has many festivities, but it is most famous for food.Food is a central part of the celebration.Bavarian food is unique and includes specialties like sausage, hendl （chicken） , kasespatzle （cheese noodles） , sauerkraut （fermented cabbage） and oxtails.The crowds eat an amazing amount of food during Oktoberfest.Almost 220, 000 pairs of sausages, 460.000 chickens and 88 oxen are eaten every year.The breweries also sell 30 percent of their yearly beer production.