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Rakyat Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Weekend Recharge: New & Fun Activities Happening In The City
Subscribe to our FREE Weekend is on us soon and if you're unsure of your plans, here are some suggestions to get you out of the house. There are preloved markets to satisfy the shopping itch, foodie pop-ups to satiate your hunger, and movies and art galleries to refresh the eyes. TRX Eats | 9 May-1 June | The Exchange TRX | 10am-10pm | Free public event TRX Eats returns with exclusive menus, themed dining nights, and pop-up culinary experiences along with Market Lane, a new weekend hangout spots featuring fun markets, workshops, and more. For updates, please refer to TRX Eats's official Instagram page READ MORE: Museum Week 2025 | 13-18 May | Urban Museum KL | 12pm onwards | Free tour with RM20 admission ticket To celebrate International Museum Day, Urban Museum (UR-MU) is holding daily guided tours and free admission Friday until 18 May. The tour is led by museum staff who will provide you with insights into the world of contemporary art. Before you know it, you'll hit your daily 10,000 step goal while admiring art pieces. To buy the admission ticket online, head over to the museum's official website 23 rd French Film Festival | 15-25 May | GSC MV, Starling Mall | Ticketed event The 23 rd French Film Festival this year brings a selection of critically acclaimed gems, audience favourites, family-friendly animations, and genre standouts to foster cross-cultural connections between France and Malaysia. The movie line-up include titles like The Count of Monte Cristo, Rosalie, Infested, Night Call, Monsieur Aznavour, and Flow. For more information, head to GSC's official website Summer Sale | 17 May | Badan Warisan Heritage Centre | 10am-5pm | RM10/pax Badan Warisan Malaysia is holding a Summer Sale featuring a curated selection of new and preloved items, unique artisan goods, and hidden treasures. Gerai@JP Session | 17 May | JPTeres, Grand Hyatt | 6.30pm-10pm Experience the magic of Peranakan Cuisine with the legendary Celebrity Chef Florence Tan at JPteres, Grand Hyatt KL. For bookings, send an email to or drop a WhatsApp message at +60 12 621 9869. The itinerary can be found Kloset | 17-18 May | Semua House | 11am onwards | Free public event Kloset is a market where you can browse and shop for preloved goodies, fashionable clothes, and more. To keep things exciting, there'll be fun workshops, chill activities, and delicious treats to munch on throughout the day. The Art of Tea Mixologist | 18 May | Tea Rock, TRX | 4.30pm-6.30pm | RM99/pax Tea Rock at the Exchange TRX is hosting a hands-on tea mixing experience in collaboration with TBC Academy. The session is led by mixologist Loo Hong Xiang who will take participants through the fundamentals of tea blending, flavour pairing, and crafting a personalised drink for youself in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. To register, contact 011-12770717. Still Life Painting | 18 May | Temu House, PJ | 6pm-8.30pm | RM120/pax Temu House is hosting a still life painting session following the theme of Toys & Trinkets. Think quirky robots, vintage treasures, and your cherished lucky charm. The session will be led by Silas Oo and all materials will be provided. If interested, please sign up by filling the Google Form Datun Julud Mob Dance Trail | 24 May | The Exchange TRX | 4pm-6pm | Free public event Datun Julud is a traditional long dance performed by the women in the Kenyah Dayak community of Borneo. The dance which symbolises happiness and gratitude is performed to thank the spirits for a bountiful harvest. The dance will start from The Exchange TRX to Central Market. To join the mob dance, please register your interest by filling the form Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
RTÉ News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
The changing fashions of camogie kits over the years
Analysis: camogie players of previous generations have had to play in floor-length wool skirts, long sleeved blouses and tweed tunics Taking a puck-out in a corset? Scoring a goal in a full length skirt? Women's fashion in camogie has a history of discomfort, with regulations and traditions often being prioritised over athleticism. Here's how camogie kits have evolved over the years. At the advent of camogie in the early 1900s, women who played camogie were forced to put modesty over practicality. Beyond sport, decency codes long prevented women from showing skin and body contours because they were too suggestive and dressing like men was to be avoided as because it appeared too threatening to society. It was deemed that a woman's femininity must be preserved and as such, in the early years, camogie was often played in floor-length wool skirts and long sleeved blouses. Celebrating #WomenMW @MuseumWeek, pictured: Replica #Camogie Uniform (1904) & O'Duffy Cup (1932) - both on display @CrokePark #GAA Museum — Croke Park (@CrokePark) June 21, 2017 The first set of camogie rules drawn up on an experimental basis in 1903 stipulated that skirts should be worn no more than six inches from the ground. Cultural shifts in the early 1900s led to rising hem lengths, for which Hollywood was partly responsible. At a convention in 1913, it was agreed that the length of player's skirts be raised to 8 inches above the ground. When the first All-Ireland camogie championship was played in 1932, players lined out lined-out wearing gym frocks that covered the knee, long black stockings, canvas boots, long-sleeved blouses and a belt or sash around the waist. It is clear from the 1950s onwards that the need for a shift to less restrictive uniforms was there from the players perspective. However, the collective will from those who could instigate these changes was not there. In 1959, the Cork County Camogie Board brought a motion to the All-Ireland Camogie Congress that teams be given the option of changing their uniforms to skirts or shorts with full length stockings. The motion was defeated a month later where it was decided by 16 votes to 4 that the uniform of tunic and blouse be retained. Camogie tunics were often made of tweed, an adaptable fabric that gives warmth, and it was considered the optimum textile for sports and outdoor wear before the advance of high-performance textiles. The Antrim camogie team enjoyed a successful decade in the 1960s when they reached five All-Ireland senior finals, winning one title in 1967 after a replay versus Dublin. Antrim did so wearing a tweed tunic worn with a dark belt across the waist and layered over a white short-sleeved blouse. It was handwoven by Glens of Antrim tweed, a small business based in a disused schoolhouse in Cushendall which specialised in clothing, curtains and furnishing fabrics. The late 1960s brought a new hope for changes to camogie uniforms, spurred by a number of different occurrences. The mini skirt, which defined the 1960s era style, was viewed as an international symbol of a youthful look and of women's liberation. Its advent allowed the Camogie Association to think differently about their uniform. In 1968, Irish designer Neillí Mulcahy wrote in the GAA's Our Games Annual about the possibility of a new look camogie uniform. A uniform committee was set up in 1970 to invite members of the Camogie Association to make suggestions for a change of uniform. It was later decided by Congress delegates that camogie uniforms could now consist of the traditional gym slip, blouse and tights or a skirt, sports shirt, bobby socks and boots. It is difficult to determine exactly when numbers on the back of camogie uniforms first appeared, but a camogie dress worn by a member of the Donegal team in the 1950s has its number crudely sewn onto the back of it. From the 1970s, camogie skirts became shorter and lighter thanks to new textile technologies. The introduction of skorts combined skirts and shorts and allowed for a better balance between femininity and athleticism. When Cork won the All-Ireland final vs Kilkenny in 1972, they wore gym frocks for the last time. Kilkenny camogie legend Angela Downey played in her first All-Ireland senior final that day and wore the county's new uniform of a jersey and black skirt. Downey went on to win 12 All-Ireland titles, 13 Leinster titles and five National League titles - and she did so wearing a black camogie skirt, one of which is on display in the Lár na Páirce Museum in Thurles. Camogie uniforms are now designed with practicality and functionality in mind, with materials and fabrics specially developed for sportswear. Most jerseys now have the option of women's fit and many camogie teams now have player's surnames on the back of jerseys to increase marketing potential. But that is not to say that the attitude to camogie is positive just because advances have been made in its uniforms over the years. Camogie players still have many barriers to break such as having reasonable fixture schedules for dual players, better access to venues and facilities, increased funding and more visibility in media coverage Across 118 years of the history of the Camogie Association, player's uniforms have adapted to the changing needs of women, but change has never been immediate or in tandem with changes in wider culture and society. It is clear from the evolution of camogie uniforms that sporting attire for women is a valuable tool for self-expression and is an important path towards greater liberation and respect in our games.
Korea Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Museum Week kicks off with nationwide programs
The annual Museum Week kicked off Friday, with museums and galleries across the country launching a wide range of programs aimed at reimagining the evolving role of museums in modern society. This year's theme, 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,' was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which has organized the event since 2012. A variety of exhibitions and hands-on experiences are scheduled to run through the end of May. Among the featured programs is 'Meet the Museum,' a new initiative involving 50 museums and galleries showcasing unique collections with compelling stories to share. Participating institutions include the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum in Suwon and the Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art in Icheon, both in Gyeonggi Province. 'Enjoy the Museum' offers exhibitions and interactive programs at 31 participating institutions, including the Gyodong Art Museum in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, and the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 'Stroll in the Museum' invites the public to explore museums outside the capital, with curated tours designed to highlight regional collections. Tour stops include Yangpyeong and Paju in Gyeonggi Province, Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, Daejeon, Jeonju in North Jeolla Province and Jeju Island. A total of 25 group tours, each accommodating up to 30 participants, will be held. Meanwhile, the Korea Heritage Service announced special interactive programs for families with children to be held at historical sites in Seoul on Children's Day, May 5. Children aged 12 and under — along with their accompanying parents — will receive free admission to the four main palaces of the Joseon era (1392–1910): Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung. Free access also extends to the Jongmyo royal shrine and the royal tombs located in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province. Children will have the opportunity to dress as royal guards, try on traditional uniforms and handle replica weapons. Photo sessions with palace guards will also be offered. At the National Palace Museum of Korea, located near Gyeongbokgung, families can enjoy magic shows and guided tours that explore the study of celestial bodies and royal rites during the Joseon era. The museum is the country's premier institution for artifacts from the Joseon era. More information about the events can be found on the websites of the Culture Ministry and Korea Heritage Service. siyoungchoi@
Korea Herald
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Museum Week kicks off with nationwide programs
The annual Museum Week kicked off Friday, with museums and galleries across the country launching a wide range of programs aimed at reimagining the evolving role of museums in modern society. This year's theme, 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,' was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which has organized the event since 2012. A variety of exhibitions and hands-on experiences are scheduled to run through the end of May. Among the featured programs is 'Meet the Museum,' a new initiative involving 50 museums and galleries showcasing unique collections with compelling stories to share. Participating institutions include the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum in Suwon and the Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art in Icheon, both in Gyeonggi Province. 'Enjoy the Museum' offers exhibitions and interactive programs at 31 participating institutions, including the Gyodong Art Museum in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, and the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 'Stroll in the Museum' invites the public to explore museums outside the capital, with curated tours designed to highlight regional collections. Tour stops include Yangpyeong and Paju in Gyeonggi Province, Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, Daejeon, Jeonju in North Jeolla Province and Jeju Island. A total of 25 group tours, each accommodating up to 30 participants, will be held. Meanwhile, the Korea Heritage Service announced special interactive programs for families with children to be held at historical sites in Seoul on Children's Day, May 5. Children aged 12 and under — along with their accompanying parents — will receive free admission to the four main palaces of the Joseon era (1392–1910): Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung. Free access also extends to the Jongmyo royal shrine and the royal tombs located in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province. Children will have the opportunity to dress as royal guards, try on traditional uniforms and handle replica weapons. Photo sessions with palace guards will also be offered. At the National Palace Museum of Korea, located near Gyeongbokgung, families can enjoy magic shows and guided tours that explore the study of celestial bodies and royal rites during the Joseon era. The museum is the country's premier institution for artifacts from the Joseon era.
