Worms, Germany. 26th August 2017. A large number of wine majesties from the surrounding area attend the opening ceremony. The largest wine and funfair along the Rhine, the Backfischfest started in Worms with the traditional handing over of power from the Lord Mayor to the mayor of the fishermen’s lea. The ceremony was framed by dances and music. Secretary of state Daniela Schmitt from the Rhineland-Palatinate ministry for economy, transport, agriculture and viticulture attended the opening Credit: Michael Debets/Alamy Live News

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