Worms, Germany. 25th August 2013. Dieter Burgard, the ombudsman of Rhineland-Palatinate, addresses the opening ceremony of the Backfischfest 2013. The largest wine fair along the Rhine, the Backfischfest, started its 80th anniversary in Worms with the traditional handing over of power from the Lord Mayor to the mayor of the fishermenÕs lea. The ceremony included dances and music. Credit: Michael Debets/Alamy Live News

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