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Star Wars Identities 2015
14 November 2015 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Which forces shape you?
Since early May this year, Cologne has become a veritable pilgrimage site for Star Wars fans. The traveling exhibition Star Wars Identities had found its way into Cologne's Odysseum, and if you've followed our activities from time to time, you'll surely have noticed that we weren't entirely uninvolved in this exhibition. On three different dates we had the opportunity to sweeten the trip to a galaxy far, far away for visitors young and old.
But what exactly makes a visit here so special? Anyone who has seen it all with their own eyes will certainly have plenty to tell. All kinds of concept art and graphics show how much creative effort went into dreaming up a world that doesn't exist and yet captivates us all so much. Whether locations, spaceships or characters, the development of the films could be seen everywhere. Did you know, for example, that in an early version Yoda looked more like a German garden gnome than a Jedi Master? There were also a considerable number of larger exhibits. The costumes of Jedi, Sith and bounty hunters as well as original models of the ships of the Empire and the Rebellion came together into an all-round successful package of impressions and memories. Thanks to interactive terminals at all the important points, everyone could answer a few questions and received their own Star Wars character at the end.
But just as every visit here comes to an end, so unfortunately does the exhibition itself. After we had already held entertaining workshops on two dates, which of course were something very special at this location for us and all participants, on November 14 it was finally time to say goodbye. But not without properly celebrating the past weeks and months once more. At the big farewell party we had one more opportunity to give a workshop, which was even accompanied by a camera team from ZDF. We were also able to perform our show one last time, bringing this year's stage program to a successful and, above all, fun close. Beyond that, there was all kinds of entertainment. The roughly 300 guests, us included, made ample use of the dance floor, made new contacts at the bar, gazed spellbound at the laser show or dueled in heated laser tag battles, where our hit rate was at least a little better than that of the stormtroopers.
All in all, this brought one of the best tours of the year to an end, one that thoroughly thrilled all Star Wars fans and those who want to become one. At this point we especially want to thank our friend Jasmin, who stepped in specially for our show, as well as all visitors and staff of the Odysseum, without whom none of these events would have been possible in the first place.
By the way, the chance to experience the exhibition isn't entirely lost. It's currently on its way to Vienna, where you can visit Darth Vader and company again from December 18. Have fun!
