Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened on Saturday under heightened security following a string of attacks in Germany attributed to jihadists. "We will make the Oktoberfest as safe as possible,

Thousands of beer lovers celebrated in the Munich, Germany, fairground as the first to clink their mugs during Oktoberfest, the world’s largest folk festival.

Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor when he inserts the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday.