Posts by: Julie Kennedy
South Africa celebrating 25 years of Freedom and Democracy
The grey and wet weather on April 25th 2019, was in sharp contrast with the South African vibrancy during the celebration of 25 years of Freedom and Democracy at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg. … Read More »
International Day of Non-Violence with large Gandhi March from iconic Peace Palace to Grote Kerk The Hague
September 30, 2018 marked the International Day of Non-Violence as many hundreds of different nationalities and ages including over 20 Ambassadors participated in a “Gandhi March” in The Hague. The event was also a precursor to … Read More »
Diplomats focus on Sports and Business: 300 (inter)national companies involved in CHIO Rotterdam
On 24 June 2018 the oldest sports event in Rotterdam celebrated its 70th edition with, amongst others, 300 (inter)national companies. In collaboration with Diplomat Club Wassenaar, twenty-one Ambassadors, all Honorary members of the club, attended the … Read More »
“Educate a child” fundraising event at the Residence of Pakistan in The Hague
On June 30th, 2018 The Citizen Foundation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan and the Pakistan Ladies Association in the Netherlands (PLAIN), organized a fundraising event in the Hague. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic … Read More »
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 »
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. Md. Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh warmly welcomed in The Hague
The Aula at the International Institute of Social Studies was full on Monday February 19th to listen to the lecture on:” Improving International Migration Regimes” by H.E. Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh. Sarees … 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 »
H.E Venu Rajamony Celebrates the 69 th Republic Day of India in Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
What a spectacular event this was, where the many guests, including the Minister of the Interior, Ms Kajsa Ollongren; the Mayor of Utrecht Mr Jan Van Zanen; many of our member Ambassadors and friends of India, … Read More »
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