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Geldrop quiz is still on

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The fourth edition of the Geldrop Dorpsquiz (town’s quiz) will go ahead in November as planned.

That’s despite the new anti-corona measures. The games have been adjusted in such a way as to meet the Dutch Health Department’s rules. That’s what the organisers say on their website.

“We have several scenarios in mind that we can implement, depending on the rules.” This year there will be hardly any assignments given in advance. There’ll only be a registration assignment and a quiz evening.

Like every year, the organisers have given a taste of what’s to come. This year’s it’s, “In November 2008, Pastor Felie Spooren wrote the foreword in which book about the men in Dongen”. Registration open on Saturday, 27 June on the website

The town quiz will take place on Saturday, 21 November. Please note, it’s in Dutch.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda Walraven

Eindhoven breakdance group win world title in Japan

The breakdance group The Ruggeds set a good example to Louis van Gaal’s football team last weekend. At the World Championships Breaking in Japan, the Eindhoven dance crew won all prizes. 

In Okinawa, the Eindhoven breakdancers competed against teams from all over the world during the 25th edition of ‘Battle Of The Year’. The dance crews competed for the titles ‘best showcase’ and winner of the battles. Both prizes were won by The Ruggeds from Eindhoven.

Justin Bieber

It is not the first time that The Ruggeds were successful. For example, the crew danced in a video clip by Justin Bieber, they were in the final of NBC’s World of Dance and they will be in Dutch theatres until the end of this year with their performance Decypher.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Martijn

Comedy and rock at PopEi can take place

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An evening with rock performances and comedy in the Eindhoven PopEi can go on, all the anti-corona measures will be respected.

Hermes Ahmadi, among others, will perform plays. He’s a comedian who tells about the world and how he sees but doesn’t really understand it. Vitamin B12 is also playing. This is a band that mainly plays hippy music from the seventies.

However, visitors must take the anti-corona measures into account. Only a limited number of people are allowed to attend the event. The bar is closed, but the venue will distribute free water. Visitors are also encouraged to bring their own non-alcoholic drinks.

The show is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November, at 19:30. Entrance is free of charge, but you will have to register online. Please note, the performances will be in Dutch only.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob van Dijk

Editor: Melinda Walraven

 

Park Hilaria is in town till Aug 12th

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The yearly ‘Park Hilaria’ has started last Friday and is open until Sunday 12th. 90 rides and attractions over a 600 meter stretch are awaiting the public to join them. There are also plenty of foodstalls, terraces and many performances of, mainly Dutch, artists and DJ’s.  The entrance is free and its in the Southern part of the Kennedy laan.

In the previous century Eindhoven knew many local ‘kermisses’, almost every neighborhood had their own kermis. Some bigger then others, but in general they had the appeal of local fairgrounds of smaller towns. Very nice for the locals, but not something to  attract many remote people. However in 2002 the local government decided to group it all together, to have the appeal of a big city fair. Therefore they created Park Hilaria, that combines all fairs together and therefore brings fun for every one, has their own terraces and places to eat. It now takes place for the 17th time.

There are also many artists. They mainly focus on the ‘typical’ Dutch entertainment and songs. Maybe not everybodies taste, but it gives a good idea of the Dutch culture as its still alive with the common people. Also traditional Dutch snacks like poffertjes and typical ‘kermis food’ is present. As the entree is free, and kids always seems to love it, it sure its worth a visit.

For Eindhovennews by Remco

Conifer grower Henk receives prestigious prize

Henk van Kempen from Son en Breugel is a tree grower, in conifers to be precise. And not the well-known ones that are found in many gardens, but very special ones. Henk has even received a prestigious international award for it: the Justin C. Harper Award.

This is a prestigious prize for someone who contributes to the propagation and improvement, but also the discovery and cultivation of conifers. Henk is only the second Dutch person to receive this award from the American Conifer Society.”

“When people hear the word ‘conifer’, they immediately think of a big monster. However, there is much more. I mainly specialize in small dwarf forms and rarities.” Requests for Henk’s trees come from all over the world. “That’s why I’m constantly looking for new varieties.”

As an example, Henk shows the so-called Japanese parasol, which actually looks nothing like the ‘traditional’ conifer, which the layman recognizes as such. “It has thick, fleshy needles. There are more than a hundred different types of this tree alone. There are variegated forms, yellow forms, dwarf forms, extreme dwarf forms, etc..”

On expedition

Every two years Henk goes on an ‘expedition’ to the United States or Canada, where he looks for new types of conifers. And he can also be found regularly in various European countries, including Scandinavia, Germany and Austria. However, America is the Valhalla.”

“There are a lot of ‘seekers’ for conifers. Because in the wild you can also find new species and shapes. Just drive around and see if you see an abnormality somewhere in a very large tree. And if you then multiply it again, you can get out conifers like the ones you see here.”

Open

Henk’s nursery in Son en Breugel has approximately 23,000 different plants, of which approximately 4,000 are new every year. On Saturdays his business is open to private individuals and residents can also buy a conifer.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

A myriad of things to do at DDW

Dutch Design Week (DDW) is only days away. Here are some more things you can do during this world-famous design event being held in Eindhoven from 20 – 28 October.

The Dutch Design Foundation is the driving force behind DDW, as well as the World Design Event. The 2018 Creative Embassies stems from last year’s first World Design Event.

Creative Embassies is a community that is tackling future challenges that cities and their inhabitants face. It is made up of, among others, international creative thinkers and doers, business communities, and educational institutions. These Creative Embassies connect themes, challenges, and visions on many topics.

Each domain-specific Creative Embassy forms a hub that covers all aspects of a particular topic. This year, the Creative Embassies are zooming in on six topics – circularity, health, mobility, food, water and urban transformation. Two of these hubs are highlighted here.

Embassy of Health: Designing for Chronic Health

Designers are active in the health care system in many different ways. Whether it be designing serious games for patients and healthcare providers or ‘hacking’ healthcare applications, Through existing and speculative projects, the Embassy of Health shows how designers play a key role in our health and well-being.

One of these design projects is called Carebnb. Here, two designers have created a B&B platform exclusively meant for people in need of informal care on a temporary basis. Carebnb matches these people with individuals offering a room in their homes. Medical care is provided by the local nurse and physiotherapist. The homeowner also helps with daily tasks. This encourages a quicker recovery. The project is supported by the Creative Industries Fund NL. 

Biotechnology meets tradition

In another project Kuang-Yi Ku, a resident artist at Waag, Amsterdam, addresses the huge demand for wild animal parts in traditional Chinese medicine. This is a real threat to nature conservation. In his Tiger Penis Project, Ku proposes a solution for threatened species like rhinos and tigers. Why not cultivate the body parts in a laboratory, using biotechnology? This project bridges old traditions and technological innovation, helping to preserve both cultural traditions as well as wildlife.

DDW visitors can find this ’embassy’ in Strijp T+R – B8 at the Innovation Powerhouse, 31A  Zwaanstraat.

Embassy of Water: Ideas for a Water-Friendly City

The Embassy of Water is a platform for water-related design. It was formed to inspire and accelerate innovation. This embassy will become a creative ‘ Water Hub’  – a place where future-oriented collaborations can be established with the aim of achieving a sustainable, water-friendly society.

This year’s Embassy of Water focuses on two themes – Water Sensitive Urban Design (Water in the City) and Nature-Based Solutions (The Power of Water).

This ’embassy”s starting point is the question: How can we turn Eindhoven into a water-sensitive city, prepared for the challenges posed by urbanisation and climate change? ‘This question comes from the urban water management system that is called Water Sensitive Urban Design‘, says Van der Poll, curator of the Embassy of Water.

Very effective approach

‘This approach is regarded worldwide as a very effective solution for tackling urbanisation and climate change problems, such as rainwater problems and heat islands, the places in the city that are extra warm due to too much concrete and lack of green space.’

The avenue of design focuses on the reduction of water consumption, the collection, cleaning and recycling of rainwater and the construction of sustainable drainage systems. In the water-sensitive city, rainwater is no longer led directly to the sewer system, but collected and delayed by green roofs, rain gates, water squares and ponds.

Van der Poll’s vision has been realised in several projects. One of these is Rain (a) Way – an urban design agency founded in 2014 by Fien Dekker. She was inspired during her travels to Africa and Japan. Her main goal is to implement her special tiles in all cities worldwide so people can use rainwater more effectively.

This ’embassy’ will be in Hallenweg – G4, Bergmannstraat 76 (Atelier NL).

Please visit the DDW website for the full programme of these six Creative Embassies, as well as all the other events taking place.

Another venue, MU, will this year organise plenty of activities during the DDW. Join the conversation about design during the Create Out Loud talk shows, take part in interactive workshops, or meet other makers. One of the highlights is The New Newsroom exhibition that is going to be held at the MU Artspace.

The New Newsroom: Reporting Redesigned

There are so many ways to get news nowadays. News apps, videos, podcasts, Twitter feeds, Virtual Reality – it has come a long way since the days of the town crier or the printed press.

How can people use the power of digital technology, big data, artificial intelligence, and social media to create exciting, meaningful content? And how can people engage with the news on a personal level?

These are some of the questions being asked in The New Newsroom. Here journalists, and others, including designers investigate innovative formats and analyse the news. They then present their findings in visuals and exhibitions. This exhibition is not only on during DDW. It is on right now and runs until 11 November.

Visit the MU website for their complete DDW programme.

Main photo: Ubu chair by Studio Panq (on display at the Embassy of Circularity: Exploring Circular Housing, Strijp-S – A1, Klokgebouw 50 – Hall 3)

10th Fete de la Musique in Eindhoven

This year will be the tenth time that the Fete de la Musique will take place in Eindhoven.

This festival has grown into an international day of music. The event in Eindhoven is but one of hundreds of these free music festivals taking place all over the world. From Berlin to Albania and France, where it originated.

In Eindhoven, this free event will be held on Friday, 21 June, in the Globaaldorp in Dommel Street. This city garden is located between the Inkijkmuseum and the Effenaar. And this year, again, there is a range of extraordinary musicians on board.

These include Cornelis Lemair and his Washboard Stringband and Musicians Without Borders. Sander Borgers will present his new work too. Many acts from Amsterdam, Utrecht, as well as the Eindhoven region, await festival goers. 

The programme begins at 17:00 and continues until after 22:00. The event is organised by the Inkijkmuseum, in partnership with the Effenaar, Stroomhuis, Rararadio, as well as friends and many musicians.

Translator: Melinda Walraven

Park Hilaria lauded as most accessible for people with disabilities

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Park Hilaria in Eindhoven is the most accessible event for people with walking difficulties.

The fair has been given the Gouden Duim (Golden Thumb) by the Platform Gehandicapten Beleid (Eindhoven Disability Policy Platform). In 2018, some events in Eindhoven were visited and assessed by volunteers. They looked at, among other things, parking spaces for disabled persons and a suitable access route for wheelchair users. The readability of signs from a wheelchair was also reviewed, as was the presence of accessible toilets and assistance for people with disabilities.

‘Recognition’

Of all the events visited, Park Hilaria was the best. “We are thrilled with this recognition. We have been working on the event for a number of years to make it really accessible to everyone. And that also includes the disabled. It is good that this is noticed and appreciated”, the fair’s organisers say.

The Zilveren Duim (Silver Thumb) went to the Dutch Design Week in Strijp-S. This is an incentive prize which is awarded for the first time this year.

Source: www.studio040.nl

Translated by: Bob

Edited by: Melinda

Ready for the plunge

The 23rd edition of the biggest international diving competition is about to start. The Pieter van de Hoogenband Swimming Stadium is hosting the Eindhoven Diving Cup, one of the first qualification opportunities this year, from February 2nd to February 5th. The springboard will launch160 Divers from 12 different countries, among them the very best Dutch divers. 

Alderperson Maes van Lanschot will be opening the Eindhoven Diving Cup 2023 on behalf of the Municipality of Eindhoven from 2 to 2.30 p.m. on February 2nd.  As the alderman for sport -among other tasks- he will undoubtedly highlight the imortant role sports play in our lives, our city, and our region before giving the signal for the competion to begin.

Global goals

Eindhoven has set itself global goals, and so the international participation in this event is highly appreciated by the municipality. Divers of diverse teams will be able to experience the facilities of the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium where contacts can be forged or fortified between the international teams from a variety of european and no-European countries.

Dutch talents

Dutch divers have also made a name for themselves internationally. Team NL divers
Inge Jansen, Celine van Duijn, Maud van Kempen and Matthew Hibbert will show their talents at the Eindhoven Diving Cup-tournament. The talents of the KNZB Diving Academy (12-15 ) will also be competing .

Volunteers

Besides the many enthousistic volunteers offering their contribution to the success of the event, the organisation of the Eindhoven Diving Cup are happy to have the support of a very special group of volunteers, the Refugee Team of More2Win. Refugees can gain work experience in a safe environment and become more proficient in the Dutch language, which may help to find a traineeship or a paid job. They offer welcome assistence before as well as during the event.

400 starts

In the four days of the tournament there will be over four hundred starts. There are individual jumps from the 1 and 3 meter boards, as well as synchronised jumps from the 3 metre boards and from the tower.

 

Find out who jumps when:  https://eindhovendivingcup.nl/en/schedule/

Book tickets : https://eindhovendivingcup.nl/en/ticket-reservations/

translated and edited by Greta

Brabant Day called off again

This year’s edition of Brabant Day is cancelled. Whilst the Dutch government plan to relax the current coronavirus measures further in May, the event’s organisers say there is too much uncertainty around this. Last year’s edition of Brabant Day, which fell during the first wave of the coronavirus, was also cancelled.

Brabant Day is an annual parade celebrating the history and culture of Brabant, held in Heeze.

‘With pain in our hearts, we must cancel the 63rd edition of Brabant Day,’ the organisers write. The decision was reached after much deliberation with local councillors and volunteers.

More events and social activities are expected to be possible by the end of August, but uncertainties remain. Many weeks of preparation go into the parade. For example, mechanics begin building the special parade wagons in June. Whether the building process can be done in a safe, corona-proof way remains under discussion.

 

Source: Studio040

Translation: Rachael Vickerman

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