Posts by: Anton van der Riet
Fifteen African countries celebrate Africa Day 2018 at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg
On 22 June, fifteen African countries, united in their diversity and vibrancy, joined in the celebration of Africa Day at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg: an occasion commemorating the founding of the Organization of … Read More »
The board of the Ambassadors’ Spouse’s Association (ASA) bid farewell to Mrs. Tatiana Delvalle, tot ziens dear friend
On May 2nd, 2019, a special lunch was hosted at Villa TenRande to bid farewell to one of the board members of the Ambassadors Spouses Association, Mrs. Tatiana Delvalle, spouse of the Ambassador of Panama H.E. … Read More »
New Ambassadors accredited to The Netherlands warmly welcomed by Dutch society at Diplomat Club Wassenaar, Kasteel de Wittenburg
On Saturday May 12th 2018, Diplomat Club Wassenaar Founder and Director Mrs. Shida Bliek, together with the Deputy Mayor of Wassenaar Mr. Freddy Blommers, hosted the 8th edition of their Welcome Ceremony, greeting newly accredited Ambassadors … Read More »
Celebrating the 54th Anniversary of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg
On Wednesday April 25th 2018, Her Excellency Mrs. Irene Kasyanju, the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, welcomed her guests to the celebration of the 54th Anniversary of the … Read More »
H.E. Dr. Brett Mason honours Australian-Dutch friendship
The Australian Ambassador Dr. Brett Mason celebrated Australia day 2018 February 1st, with an emphasis on Australian-Dutch friendship. Traditionally, Australia day is a reflection on what it means to be Australian, a celebration of contemporary Australia … Read More »
40th Anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran
This year’s National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran marks the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. His Excellency Dr. Alireza Jahangiri, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted a remarkable … Read More »
Mayor Krikke, the Diplomatic Corps and Royal Household bid farewell to an icon of the Hague: Alexander Beelaerts van Blokland
Tuesday 13th of March 2018, Mayor of The Hague Mrs Pauline Krikke greeted the Diplomatic Corps and the Royal Household in the marvelously light Atrium of the Mauritshuis, surrounded by years of Art. So many guests … Read More »
Dutch society welcomes new Ambassadors at Diplomat Club Wassenaar
December 2017 saw Kasteel de Wittenburg in all its winter glory for Diplomat Club Wassenaar’s special event. From the jolly Father Christmas greeting the guests on arrival, to the splendid choir ensemble singing on the stairs, … Read More »
Ambassador Dr. Jahangiri celebrates Iranian National Day with art exhibition: ‘Peace and Love”
His Excellency Dr. Alireza Jahangiri, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted an extremely well attended reception on the 39th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, February 9th 2018 at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – … Read More »
Oman’s 47th National Day celebrated with trusted partners such as Royal Dutch Shell
As usual, the queue was long as the plentiful guests lined up at the Crowne Plaza, on November 22nd 2017, to pay their respects to His Excellency Ambassador Sayyid Muhammed Harub Al Said, celebrating Oman’s 47th … Read More »