This evening one of the main events at the Hessentag in Oberursel was the Apple Wine Festival, with Ministerpräsident Volker Bouffier and the Mayor of Oberursel, Hans-Georg Brum, opening the proceedings by hitting a tap into a barrel of apple wine.

The event took place in the Hessischer Rundfunk tent, and was recorded for showing tomorrow evening at 10pm.

Bodo Bach performing in front of cardboard cut-outs

Although I was not at the event itself, I was able to attend the rehearsal this afternoon and watch as camera positions were set up with stand-ins, and with cardboard cut-outs placed at the tables to represent the VIP guests. [Read more…]