- it's the worlds largest folk festival, last year brining in over 6 million people
- they serve over 5 million litres of beer
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- and I was THERE!!!
There's not a lot I feel that I should share on this public forum, in order for some self preservation as well as the fact that not all details are completely clear.
I will simply make some remarks
I do not understand how it is a family festival. - The large amount of intoxication is perhaps something I would feel less comfortable keeping my children around. Even in the morning there are drunken baffoons wandering around.
the servers are badasses! - They are renowned for their ability to carry multiple steins of beers at a time but they are more than that. They are some tough old broads and have to deal with idiot tourists everyday, but they really do care for their patrons. They especially are looking out for the ladies. One day belec and syl climbed up on the bench to dance and they guys at our table went under their skirts with a phone momentarily, and the server saw and came over and bitched them right out and kicked them out of the area. They were all just so sweet but you don't want to get on their bad side
There were so many whistles - these ladies are carrying heavy stuff and you have people stumbling around everywhere. Instead of yelling a bunch of them just whistle so loud at people. Then there are cops with whistles. Every time they came charging through everyone in our area just erupted in a cheer.
Basically, it seemed like everyone was there to have a good time. People weren't coming with a bad attitude and there seemed to be somewhat of a sense of community - although the italians were pretty annoying. A lot of people just wanted to meet new friends and gather for songs and fun and drinks and food.
Something else interesting. It was not a very diverse festival. Pretty much everyone was white....
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