Cork group using cutting-edge VR technology to bring Traveller culture to life in 360 degrees
Once the VR headset is on, you simply sit on a swivel chair that allows you to rotate 360 degrees, which is necessary to absorb every aspect of the experience
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A virtual reality (VR) experience showcasing important aspects of Irish Traveller culture is underway right from the comfort of the Cork Public Museum.
The Creating Connections: Traveller Lives was produced by artist Linda Curtin with Cork Traveller Women's Network while commissioned by Cork City Council Traveller Accommodation Unit and funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund.
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