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Unique fashion show held

Yesterday, a unique, circular art fashion show was held in DomusDela, Eindhoven.

The OUD en NIEUW (OLD and NEW) event was especially for people living with dementia. The fashion was designed especially for them. Not only that; the 12 models are also people living with this condition.

Students from Summa College in Eindhoven helped out with this event. The show was Teun Toebes and designer Babette van Rijthoven’s brainchild. Teuns is a nurse and the founder of the sTeun en Toeverlaat Foundation.

‘Laughed and cried’

These two want to give people living with dementia a platform. “We already look back on OUD en NIEUW with enormous pleasure,” says Teun (21). “We laughed and cried while enjoying the beautiful creations and special stories.”

“The models, however, touched us the most. Their deterioration and forgetting process is sometimes heartbreaking. But people with dementia can enjoy and live in the moment like no others.”

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Babette van Rijthoven and Teun Toebes. Photo credit: sTeun en Toeverlaat (Marijke Krekels. Used with permission.

“And that is exactly what happened [yesterday]. Why? They drew attention to their stories, not their condition,” Teun says.

Repurposed

Teun and Babette also wanted to show that old clothes can be repurposed into new fashionable creations. The clothing was made from people who had had dementia but are now deceased. “The models were so grateful for the outfits we’d put together especially for them,” says Babette.

“That’s humbling. And we’re also proud that we could produce these creations sustainably. A fantastic team of students and teachers from various colleges supported us in this.” These included the Summa students, who helped stitch the designs.

“The designs were made with the previous owners’ stories in mind. The collaboration with the models was an eye-opener for the students. They learned a lot,” Summa Fashion lecturer, Marloes Michielsen, says.

More than a thousand people followed the show, digitally. There was also live music from various genres. These included DJ Je Moeder, Dylan Greene, and opera singer, Francis van Broekhuizen.

Sources: Studio040.nl and s-teun.nl

Translators: Bob and Melinda Walraven

Editor: Melinda Walraven

What is typically Eindhoven?

The Philips Stadium, the Evoluon, the Lichtjesroute or the festivities? Eindhoven can’t be captured in just a few words or buildings. In the Parktheater yesterday, the question was: witte gij’t? (Did you know?)

This month, Eindhoven celebrates its centenary. Reason enough for a party and reflection. In recent years, the city has grown rapidly, with newcomers from all corners of the world. What is still the common denominator?

Typical Eindhoven

In the Parktheater, theatre producer Oscar de Boer is trying to answer this question. On three Sundays, he examines the past, present, and future of the city where he lives but didn’t grow up. He aims to collect information.

He’s doing so along with not only the theatre group, De Bende van Oz (Oz’s gang). The cultural organisation, Plaza040 and Stichting de Kleurrijke Stad (the Colourful City Foundation) are also involved. Oscar wants to use the collected information for a final theatre performance in December.

Yesterday, the past was central. Visitors could share their earliest memories of the city. As well as the nicest, most heartwarming features of ‘their’ Eindhoven. House band Bright Light performed too. They played songs by Armand, Lenny Kuhr and Gerard van Maasakkers.

Eindhoven’s history

Using various city maps, Huub Jacobs of the Eindhoven in Beeld Foundation discussed the city’s history. It started with the prehistoric remains of a settlement near the river Dommel. City rights were then acquired in 1232. That’s when the villages Gestel, Strijp and Woensel were incorporated. Did you know? That’s what formed Eindhoven’s star shape.

De Boer then talked to the members of two rival archers’ guilds. In earlier times, the archers defended the city against invaders. Nowadays, they practise crossbow shooting.

And they take part in the World War II Liberation Day parade. Did you know? Eindhoven is the only city in the Netherlands that celebrates its liberation.

Ageing guilds

In their yellow and red costumes, Gestel and Stratum’s Sint Joris guild representatives from Gestel talked about their struggle against an ageing membership. Not only are no young people joining.

There’s also little enthusiasm for the guild among 30 and 40-year-olds. But, there isn’t much room for newcomers, according to an audience member. For instance, women aren’t allowed to join these guilds.

In the final part of the afternoon, Johan Vlemmix took the floor. He’s lived in no less than 36 different places in Eindhoven. In the Kruidenbuurt neighbourhood of his youth, bicycles didn’t have to be locked.

Things have changed

And string hung from everywhere letter slot. Did you know? This was so friends and family could open the door without a key. Things have changed, agreed several people in the audience.

Still, not everything was better in the old days. In fact, Eindhoven should be more proud of its position as a knowledge centre, was the audience’s opinion. The inhabitants are friendly and sociable; the city is dynamic and open to change.

Comedian Matthias Tuns closed the afternoon with his first memory of the ‘city of lights’. He was fined for cycling across the market. Bystanders entered into a discussion on his behalf with the adamant enforcement officers.

The discussion degenerated into an argument, and a collection campaign followed. In record time, €85 was collected, almost double the fine. “Consider it a welcome gift,” Tuns was told.

Source: www.studio040.nl

Translated by: Bob

Edited by: Melinda Walraven

Nuenen very proud of illuminated Van Gogh sunflowers

The light festival Glow is in full swing. This year too, the illuminated sunflowers by Van Gogh can be admired. An appropriate place has been chosen for this, this year, namely in Nuenen. That is the place where Van Gogh created his first masterpiece.

Van Gogh’s flowers are placed near windmill De Roosdonck and were developed by the Eindhoven light artist Hugo Vrijdag. According to Frank van den Eijnden, the man behind Van Gogh Brabant, the plan to bring back the sunflowers was already in place two years ago. Nuenen is in fact the perfect location to pay homage to the famous painter. “We are very happy to be involved in this project”, Van den Eijnden says.

Crowd
According to Van den Eijnden, the surrounding area is also enthusiastic about the light show in Nuenen. “We have noticed a great deal of eagerness for the illuminated sunflowers. Families came to take a look last weekend, full of pride and enthusiasm. It was even so busy that we put out an appeal asking people to come later in the evening”.

Nuenen Van Gogh village
According to Alderman Stultiëns of tourism, recreation and village marketing of the Municipality of Nuenen, it is an honour to receive this work of light art. “It’s nice that the Eindhoven Glow festival also pays a visit to Nuenen. It is a very beautiful and atmospheric event. It puts Nuenen more firmly on the map as a Van Gogh village”, Stultiëns says.

Vincent’s Lightlab
In addition to paying tribute to Van Gogh, the illuminated sunflowers in Nuenen are also an announcement of Vincent’s Lightlab, a project by Van Gogh Brabant in collaboration with ASML. “Vincent van Gogh is known for playing with light and this project refers to his quest for light”, Van den Eijnden says.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

List of honours in Geldrop-Mierlo: seven citizens decorated

Also in Geldrop-Mierlo the Mayor, Jos van Bree, surprised inhabitants with a Royal decoration. Six of the decorated persons were appointed ‘Lid in the Orde van Oranje-Nassau’ (member in the order of Oranje-Nassau) and one was appointed ‘Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau’ (knight in the order of Oranje-Nassau).

Mayor Van Bree will present the ribbons at the home of the recipients in the presence of invited guests. Seven people were unexpectedly put in the limelight for their years of social commitment to the local community.

Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau 

Hein Crooijmans is the only one in the row who can call himself ‘Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau’. He is not only active as chairman of KWF-kankerbestrijding (cancer fight) Eindhoven and Stichting Seniorenbelangen (senior interests foundation) Geldrop-Mierlo, but also performed voluntary work for St. Anna Zorggroep (health care), among others.

Lid in the Orde van Oranje-Nassau

Six other lucky recipients received the title of ‘Lid in the Orde van Oranje-Nassau’. Pauline van Dijk was rewarded for her achievements at the Strabrecht College in Geldrop. Miranda Doensen-de Greef also received an award. She has fulfilled various voluntary roles for, among others, swimming club Thalassa in Geldrop and the Guild of Sint Joris Zesgehuchten.

Jos Klomp not only earned a ribbon for supporting his two elderly sisters, but also worked as a secretary for several foundations in the municipality. Aggie van Rooij-Hurks has done a lot of voluntary work with respect to both youth and seniors. She is currently active with Stichting Plein6G (foundation square 6g) and Stichting Buurtcontactpunt (foundation community contact point) Zesgehuchten and also deserved an award.

Charles van der Velde also deserved a ribbon. He was well known in the care sector as Secretary of the Eindhovense Tandartsvereniging (Eindhoven dentist association), volunteer at the Hospice St. Annaklooster and the Verpleegtehuis (nursing home) Eikenburg. Finally, Wim Weijmans was also decorated. He was frequently involved with Mierlo’s Amateur Toneel (Mierlo’s amateur  drama), Carnaval society De Kersepit and also served as chairman of the cycling association De Kersenlanders in Mierlo.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

*Here you can read more on the meaning of  the yearly “Lintjesregen’. (In Dutch).

Book market proceeds for extracurricular activities for underprivileged children

This Saturday book lovers can indulge themselves at the Parklaan in Eindhoven, where a “French-themed” book market will take place. The proceeds of the market are intended to be given to the Leergeld Eindhoven foundation. This organisation ensures that children from poor families can participate in extracurricular activities.

Participation in such activities is very important for self-esteem, according to organizer Academisch Genootschap Eindhoven. Moreover, it helps improve the knowledge and skills of the participating children.

Book Fair

Various types of books are sold in the book market, such as fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, historical and philosophical works. All kinds of activities with a French theme will take place around the market as well.

In addition to the book market, there is a jeu de boules court, harpist Jopie Jonkers will play French songs and Alliance Française will present information about France and the French language. Cycling enthusiasts will also be able to watch the Tour de France on a large screen.

The book market starts at 2:00 PM on Parklaan 93 in Eindhoven.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

 

At Hojo event in Gemert, LGBT+ community can be completely themselves

In Gemert, the Hojo camp is in full swing. The camp is organised by the Outway Foundation and is intended for young people within the LGBT+ community. It allows them to be completely themselves for a week.

“Here everyone has a story and I am better understood”.

48 young people between the ages of 13 and 25 are participating in this year’s Hojo camp, living with like-minded people for a week. “We have young people here from all over the Netherlands who really feel like themselves for a week and are not in the minority for a while. They get to know each other’s stories and also make friends”, counselor Bram Vermeulen explains.

During the camp, workshops are given on sexuality, gender, coming out and self-confidence. “It’s interesting to hear the experiences of others. I myself come from a small village and there it is not so normal to come out of the closet and here you are just a close group”, Senne (18) explains.

Understanding

Senne is Lesbian and as a result is not always understood everywhere. “The people who know don’t mind, but of course they don’t know what I feel. It’s not that I’m looked at weird, but can’t understand everything when it comes to LGBT+. That’s different here at Hojo camp”.

17-year-old Luuk can also relate to this. He was born a girl and now goes through life as a boy. “I have gone through quite a transition and have had a lot of support from my parents and family. They do understand me, but when I’m here at the camp with other transgender people, I feel more at ease”.

One stay at camp

Young people are only allowed to go to Hojo camp once, and Vermeulen says there’s a reason for that. “We want to give as many LGBT+ people as possible the chance to go to camp, but we also offer a Hojokamp 2.0 for young people who have already been once. Through the years we have been able to welcome over 1600 youngsters”, Vermeulen tells Studio 040.

For Senne and Luuk it will not be the last time, although the camp will end on Wednesday for them. “I’m going to miss it a lot. I’ve made lots of friends and heard great stories. It’s a shame we have to go home already”, Senne says. “I’ve heard about Hojo camp 2.0 and I’m definitely going to sign up for that. The time has gone much too fast”.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Maker Faire Eindhoven a huge success

This past weekend the Maker Faire took over Stadhuisplein. Held once every year in Eindhoven, the fair is a chance for children and adults to explore and try out brilliant experiments and out-of-the-box creations.

The fair brings together novices and experts whose collaboration has created a community that nourishes creatives in all fields.

Some highlights from this year’s fair include, but are not limited to robot races and robot soccer matches, adults and children having washing machine races, and a giant robot made of drums that play music; the hustle and bustle were spectacular.

Washing machine race, Photo credit: Eindhoven News/ Lila Mehrez
Space cruiser, Photo Credit: Eindhoven News/ Lila Mehrez

 

The event was divided into outdoor booths and indoor fun in the Eindhoven City Hall building, with a room dedicated to games made out of light, and an area for drone flying. There were booths for children to make their own cars and hovercrafts, have robot battles, laser cutting workshops and brilliantly 3D printed statues, chess boards, and automated train tracks.

Car making, Photo credit: Eindhoven News/ Lila Mehrez
connectors light project, Photo credit: Eindhoven News/ Lila Mehrez

 

A family event filled with energy and creativity for everyone, one of the many highlighted events held in Eindhoven, and one that children are highly encouraged to attend, concluded as a success once again.

The Maker Faire is a place designed for creators to showcase their new innovative ideas and creations, and is open for all to present their work. For information on how to become a maker and showcase your work, or for next year’s event program and other Maker Faire locations, visit Maker Faire.

 

Source: Maker Faire

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Police station in rainbow colours

The nondescript police station on Mathildelaan in Eindhoven was an eye-catcher for a moment on Tuesday night. The building was lit up in rainbow colours. With this the police wanted to make a statement during Coming Out Day.

During that day, sexual diversity and coming out for your orientation is discussed. Numerous organisations and people show their support for the LGBTI community.

Out of the closet
Many police officers find it difficult to come out to their colleagues. Within the police there are therefore initiatives to change this. Not only in Eindhoven was the police station lit up in rainbow colours. The same happened with the Den Bosch and Helmond offices. Furthermore, the rainbow flag was raised at the locations.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Here2work, a hybrid international job fair- November 14-17

Are you an international looking for a job in the Netherlands? Join the second edition of the Here2work International Job Fair this November 14-17. This hybrid event is held both online and in Amsterdam and invites internationals based in the Netherlands to enhance their careers.

“free passes for Eindhoven news readers”.

Here2work (H2W) is an initiative led by the NL Alumni Network – Netherlands and 7days2go representing a growing community of over 8,000 international students and graduates residing in the Netherlands and +70,000 around the globe. H2W supports and promotes international talent by hosting the second edition of the job fair dedicated to international professionals looking to kick-start their careers in the Netherlands.

HR professionals, company representatives, international career coaches and mentors will join the event to share their insights with the attendees during the four-day program.
In this event, the participants will be able to meet internationally oriented businesses and
organisations while getting access to simultaneous 1-1 mentoring, webinars, Q&As, and
speed networking sessions.

Free passes

At the job fair, you would rub shoulders with the c-suite executives, Coaches, HR professionals and companies and besides, it’s available at the convenience of your home. Above all, Eindhoven News is giving away fifty free passes to its readers to the virtual job fair. You can find here the free explore passes. If you wish to attend the fair in Amsterdam or if the free tickets have run out, then you can benefit from a 20% discount on all passes.

The program focuses on the following categories: Land, Work, Integrate and Connect.

Land

Learn how life and work in the Netherlands are for internationals looking to take their career to the next level. 

Work

Explore the Dutch labour market as a highly skilled migrant within a vibrant and multicultural environment at the most strategic location in Europe.

Integrate

Get to know Dutch culture and the more than 200 nationalities present in the Netherlands and your future workspace!

Connect

Meet your future employer and international experts with insights and tips on how to find a job in the Netherlands.

Strategically located at Europe’s front door, the Netherlands provides access to 95% of
Europe’s most lucrative consumer markets are within 24 hours of Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Ranked No. 1 on DHL’s Global Connectedness dex, the Netherlands has a competitive international climate and is home to 15,000 foreign companies. Thus, looking at the Here2work job fair schedule, speakers and attending organisations, it’s a no-brainer that the event would increase the workforce of the Netherlands.

 



Level 42 performs in Eindhoven

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On Tuesday 14 November 2023, the famous British band Level 42 will play at the Muziekgebouw in Eindhoven. The concert has been organised in collaboration by Effenaar and Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.

The “Living It Up On Tour” celebrates the 40th anniversary of the hit song The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up), which was released in 1983. It was the band’s first hit. The band broke through internationally in 1985.

Ticket sales begin on Friday 25 November 2022.

For more information: Level 42 | Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

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