Culture

Nineteen creative projects were pitched in Eindhoven to help foster a more inclusive community. Three winners were awarded 5,000 euros each to develop ideas ranging from specialised maker spaces for the visually impaired to local storytelling podcasts.

The Gandhi Centre presented a stunning evening of Indian dance featuring the acclaimed Lokchhanda Cultural Unit. The performance at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven combined classical and martial traditions to explore themes of spiritual love for a captivated audience.

Political parties in Eindhoven are pushing for more public toilets after women faced 30-minute waits during last year's carnival. The proposal includes free facilities, accessible options for disabled visitors, and gender-neutral toilets for major city events. As the festival kicks off next Friday, councillors hope to avoid the long queues seen in previous years.

At the Nightlife Debate in Eindhoven, eleven political parties agreed that the city needs more space and funding for nightlife. Many want higher cultural budgets and fewer red tape for organisers.

Eindhoven activist group Dolle Mina has released a new carnival song calling for a safer, more respectful party culture. “Nie Graaie Mar Zwaaie” is a cheerful dialect sing-along that speaks out against groping during carnival. Singer Odet Rosenkrantz is also competing with the track in Omroep Brabant’s “Kies je Kraker” contest.

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Since 2010, the Theatre of the Year Prize has been awarded during Het Grote VVTP Theatre Event at the end of January. VVTP members...