Platform for Ukrainian art and culture in the Netherlands

VATAHA Foundation initiates and supports projects to spread Ukrainian art and culture in The Netherlands. By connecting Ukrainian artists with Dutch cultural producers and international audiences, we build bridges between cultures and create opportunities for creative Ukrainians.

✳︎ Stories & events

  • Discovering Ukraine’s Musical Treasures: The Hamar Sisters’ Story

    Discovering Ukraine’s Musical Treasures: The Hamar Sisters’ Story

    Through the story of the talented Ukrainian sisters Viktoriia and Bozhena Hamar, this interview highlights how young Ukrainian artists are bringing the traditional instruments sopilka and bandura to new international audiences. As they begin performing together, they actively promote Ukrainian culture across Europe while building their careers abroad.

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  • Run for Ukraine 2026

    Run for Ukraine 2026

    VATAHA’s annual memorial run is taking place again this year on 23 August, 2026. For the fifth consecutive year, Run for Ukraine will honor the memory of the Heroes who died in the struggle for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    upcoming event

  • What is Vyshyvanka?

    What is Vyshyvanka?

    You may have heard a lot about VATAHA promoting our Vyshyvanka Day celebrations, but what is vyshyvanka and why does it mean so much to Ukrainian people?

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