For the 49th year straight, folk dancing ensembles from all over Europe and other continents have danced at the annual Bitburg Folk festival, a highlight event in the Bitburg region. This year’s event is scheduled for July 12-15, offering fun for young and old. Participants will be dressed in their traditional outfits, representing their own country and region, entertaining visitors from far and near with traditional folk dances and music. This festival typically attracts thousands of people, who flock into the famous beer city four days straight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Iris Reiff /Released)