Saturday night...my friday night, was the start of Garmisch fest. The biggest party in town and next week is Partenkirchen fest for the town next door. There are rides and a giant beer tent and people dressed in all sorts of traditional outfits. Really it's just a time for the community to get together and drink. This is exactly what the Abrams (dorm) community did. Everyone was there in their drindls and lederhausen. We had fours tables for our groups and each one was packed. In the back of the tent, there was a large stage where traditional dancing was being performed. It was so amazing to watch. The dancers were all youths and doing the slap dance as we all called it. Through out the night though, people became more intoxicated and roudier...which made for a really loud area. Twice, I had people try and order beer from me. Supposedly I look more German than I thought. It was a fun evening though and a good cultural experience to see what the fests are all about. I'm not sure if I'll go for very many nights since it is going all week, but I think I'll see what Partenkirchen fest is like and whether it is any different. I heard that a local monastery makes beer specifically for Partenkirchen fest and it is delicious I was told. Guess I'll just have to wait and see till next week.
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