Posts by: Anton van der Riet
Exhibition “Lumières d’Orient”: Strengthening Cultural Ties Through Artistic Expression
From left to right: Mrs. Hélène Pichon, Director of Alliance Française de La Haye; Mrs. Jacqueline Alabrune; artist Mélanie Cros; H.E. Mrs. Ameirah AlHefeiti, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and H.E. … Read More »
Kazakh Master Artist Yerbolat Tolepbay Exhibits in The Netherlands: Bridging Cultures Through Art
On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, the grandeur of Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar provided the perfect setting for a vibrant cultural celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Organised in collaboration with Diplomat … Read More »
Africa Day 2025 Diplomatic Gala in the Netherlands: The Year of Reparations – A Call for Justice, Unity, and Progress
FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHTH. E. Mrs Madeleine Liguemoh Ondoua / Ambassador of the Republic of CameroonH.E. Ms Caroline Kitana Chipeta / Ambassador of the United Republic of TanzaniaMs Omaima Alsharief / Chargée d’ Affairs … Read More »
A Bid Farewell to H.E. Mr. Mario Oyarzábal, Ambassador of Argentina to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, and Mr. Daniel Hallman – ‘Tot Ziens!’
Mr. Peter Bliek; Mrs. Shida Bliek; the Honorable Leendert de Lange, Mayor of the Municipality of Wassenaar; H.E. Mr. Mario Oyarzábal and Mr. Daniel Hallman On March 5th, 2025, a gathering was organized at Diplomat Club … Read More »
A Decade of Diplomacy at Diplomat Club Wassenaar: Dutch Society Celebrates 2025 with Ambassadors’ New Year Reception
On January 21, 2025, Diplomat Club Wassenaar hosted its annual New Year Reception, a cherished tradition that continues to strengthen the bonds of diplomacy and friendship. 23 Ambassadors, many accompanied by their spouses, gathered to attend this … Read More »
Celebrating Africa Day 2024 in the Netherlands with the Theme “Education Fit for the 21st Century”
FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHTH.E. Mr. Diarrassouba Mifougo Yousouf, Ambassador of Côte d’IvoireH.E. Mrs. Isabelle Ndahayo, Ambassador of BurundiMs. Oumaima Sherif, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. SudanH.E. Mrs. Salima Abdelhak, Ambassador of AlgeriaH.E. Mrs. Maria Isabel Encoge … Read More »
Diplomatic Corps strengthening bonds at Diplomat Club Wassenaar, the Netherlands
Photofirst row, from left to right: H.E. Mr Ziad Al Atiyah (Saudi Arabia) and Mrs Amal Al Masser, H.E. Mr Hatem Elsayed Mohamed Kamaleldin (Egypt) and Mrs Rania Abouelela, H.E. Mrs Salima Adelhak (Algeria), H.E. Sheikh … Read More »
Dutch society welcome Ambassadors as honorary members to Diplomat Club Wassenaar the Netherlands
17 October 2023, Kasteel De Wittenburg – Wassenaar There were seven ambassadors welcomed as honorary members to Diplomat Club Wassenaar, many accompanied by their spouses. This is a bi-annual tradition held for accredited ambassadors to the … Read More »
“Fête de la Musique” 2024: Alliance Française the Hague “In touch with the Dutch”
The “Fête de la Musique” (Music Day or Make Music Day) is an annual music celebration that takes place on June 21st. This festival originated in France in 1982 and has since spread to many countries … Read More »
Diplomat Club Wassenaar welcomes New Ambassadors
First row: H.E. Mr. Fernando Arias (DG-OPCW), H.E. Dr. Álvaro Enrique González Otero (Uruguay), Mayor Leendert de Lange, Mrs. Marleen Helden, H.E. Mrs. Reenat Sandhu (India)Second row: H.E. Mr. Jamal Al Musharakh (UAE), Mrs. Shida Bliek, H.E. Mr. Ali Aldafiri (Kuwait), Mrs. Senta … Read More »
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