European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 18, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Let s go compiled by Micholco ttys Edinburgh festival there will be an italian theme running through Many of the events at the 1988 Edinburgh International festival going on now through sept. 5. Italian composers from the 16th Century to the present feature strongly in the musical program. Also ii Spario de Mario Scarpetta from Naples present the 19th Century farce Rich Man poor Man Peppe and Concetta Barra stage comedy sketches ate Balletto from Northern Italy present four ballets Mercandante theatre from Naples stage the British premiere of the cat Cinderella and sicilian puppets perform traditional Marionette theater. Italian Art will be represented by reality and imagination an exhibition of paintings from the 1 7th to the Early 19th centuries the works of Pietro Longhi and a display of objects recovered from Pompeii and Herculaneum. The festival also has the Minagawa company from Japan in Shakespeare s the tempest the Nieuwe ensemble Raa Teater of Antwerp Canadian Tom Wood in his own comedy a movie the play the Schiller theater company from West Germany the Compagnie Jerome Deschamps from Paris and Folk opera of Stockholm. Orchestras taking part include the scottish National the swedish radio symphony Leipzig Gewand Haus the Royal philharmonic the orchestra Giovanine Italiana and Maggio Musicale of Florence. At the same time the scottish capital will be hosting film jazz and television festivals a huge festival fringe program and the spectacular Edinburgh military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. For More information Call 031-2264001. Backfisch fest in Worms carnival rides a fest tent Folk dances traditional spearfishing and fireworks Over the Rhine await visitors to the annual Backfisch fest in Worms. One of the largest wine and Folk fests on the Rhine the Backfish fest the name is a play on words meaning both baked fish and teen age girl offers a nine Day schedule of events. The fest opens on aug. 27 in front of the courthouse with traditional dances dating Back to 1483 put on by the Worms fishermen s Guild and an appearance from the Buoymaster and his Backfisch Bride. On aug. 28 at 2 ., 100 marching groups bands and floats and will pass through the Middle of Worms in a 4-mile-Long Parade. During the week there will be music and dancing in the streets of the old City on the 31st, and on sept. 2, children will carry lanterns through the streets in an evening Parade. Water sports Are the order of the Day on sept. 3, with invitational boating and rowing competitions water skiing demonstrations motor and Sailboat courses and a concert on the waterfront. The festival ends on the 4th, with the traditional spearfishing Competition in the Harbor and the fireworks display Over the Rhine at 9  Free or almost did that catch your Eye several tourist bureaus throughout Europe Are catching the Public Eye to inform potential travellers about touring opportunities in their respective countries states and cities. Available information ranges from brochures on bicycling through France to finding Folk fests in Poland. To receive the information you wish Contact the closest tourist Bureau look in the yellow pages and ask for any brochures or booklets pertaining to your interest. Because these offices Are International in nature Don t worry about the language Barrier most of the bureaus have at least one person in the office who Speaks English. Before you Call you should decide what information you wish to have sent to you. These nothing can beat the August heat like a Day on the water and the combination of wind water and Alpine scenery make Chi Emsee Germany s largest Inland Lake a favorite stopping Point. Novice sailors apply classroom theory to actual weather conditions while More experienced sailors harness the wind via trapeze sailing. Canoeing rowing water skiing windsurfing  excursions Are available As More leisurely occupations. Activities continue Well into september on the Lake and More information is available through arc Chi Emsee. Bureaus handle such a wide Range of topics that asking for All they have is a fruitless Endeavor. If you want general information about the country Contact the country Bureau and ask for it. If you Are interested in outdoor activities then specifically request brochures on that subject. Or if you have a particular area in mind and want to know about activities going on Call the state or local tourist office As Well As the country Bureau. The Bureau personnel Are normally very helpful. Given guidance they can provide you a wealth of information to make your stay in Europe More enjoyable. Here Are a few examples of freebies and almost free publications available from the tourist offices. On bicycling a map of Over 150 Miles of bicycling paths from Bordeaux to the Atlantic is available from the Comite depart rental do tourism de la Gironde 21, Cours de i a Tendance f-33000 Bordeaux. Ask for the brochure Gironde pistes by cables and Send 25 French francs to cover the Cost. On water sports a 60-Page Booklet about waterspouts and lakes in the area is offered by the bavarian state tourist office on request. Although it is written in German much of it is in Chart form and easily decipherable. Request the Booklet by writing to the  Bayern e.v., Postrach 22 04 40, d-8000 Minchen 22, and ask Tor Wasser sport in Bayern Welsh Wagon horse drawn Wagon rides through the unspoiled Carmarthenshire Countryside of Southwest Wales Are now available from Melin Maes Yuliis at Porthyrhyd eight Miles from Carmarthen. The Wagon leaves at noon wed.-sun., with a Stop fur a Pic nit him h. The the three hour journey costs 4 pounds halt Price Tor children. The sunday trip includes a Stop Lor a country pub lunch and there Are also two hour evening rides. It is advisable to Book your seat 2-1 hours in Advance. For information telephone1 2 7h 472. August 18, 1988 stripes Magazine 21