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On 1 Nov, graves are decorated and lanterns lit. Halloween is celebrated the night before.

The Alphorn was a means of communication between cow-herders across long distances, as was yodelling, which evolved into a style of singing. Young men danced the Schuhplattler – a folk dance involving much slapping of shoe soles. These traditions are a mainstay at regional folk festivals.

For antique furniture, head to Antikpalast (Rosenheimer Straße 143). The flea and antique market in Daglfing (Traberstraße 1) has a large selection of glass, silver, porcelain, paintings, rustic furniture, and more. Many treasures can also be found at the flea and antique market in Munich-Freimann (Lilienthalallee 29).

Carnival (Fasching ) is followed by a fasting period and the start of the bock beer season.

Church festivals, held here from the 14th century onward, evolved into popular annual fairs (Dulten ), and eventually into three nine-day fairs: Maidult, in late April; Jakobidult, starting 25 July; and Herbstdult, in late October. As aromas of roasted almonds and grilled fish waft through the air, vendors loudly proclaim the virtues of their wares – dishes, candles, patent medicine, and, of course, knick-knacks.

Staatsballett and guest performances.

Decked out in colourful costumes, she recited rhymes to delighted audiences (1922–82).

As many as 300,000 in-line skaters take advantage of Blade Nights, held between May and September since 1999. Roads are closed to traffic on Monday nights along five alternating routes – meaning no holds barred.

Pseudonym of Sigi (Siegfried) Sommer (1915–96), author of a popular column in the Münchner Abendzeitung .

Classical music, but also tango, movie scores, and many other genres are presented in free concerts in the Brunnenhof of the Residenz on warm summer nights.