The year 2019 is a significant milestone for Cologne as it marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the renowned composer Jacques Offenbach. Our primary goal is to introduce the people of Cologne to the legacy of Offenbach through a diverse program of events throughout the year.
The festival style of the Year of Jacques Offenbach is a unique blend of tradition and modernity, visually represented by a contemporary interpretation of the Cancan dance. The vibrant and dynamic nature of the Cancan skirts, with their colorful camouflage principle, symbolizes the journey of discovery into the world of Offenbach. Yes, we can, we can!
A website dedicated to the year of Jacques Offenbach was also developed as part of the Formdusche festival’s corporate identity development. The site’s journal-like structure allows for editorial weight to be given to the content, and an overview of daily events can be accessed at any time via a calendar icon. A map view, which can be switched to at the same time, offers alternative access to events and an intuitive user guide to the participation format.