In Ukrainian, ВАТАГА (or VATAHA), means “a large crowd of people” and in a historical context also “an organized armed group”. The term embodies our mission of promoting Ukrainian art and culture throughout the Netherlands by building bridges between cultures and creating opportunities for creative Ukrainians.
We arm ourselves not with weapons but with words. We take to the streets, the stage and the screen to advocate for Ukrainian freedom and justice against russian oppression. Our artivism (activism through art) solidifies our Ukrainian roots to celebrate our heritage, our history and our future.
Founded just weeks after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, VATAHA’s ranks consist of Ukrainians who have recently been displaced and those who immigrated to the Netherlands years ago. We join hands with Dutch locals and international residents to spread the word that the fight for peace in Ukraine is a fight for peace across the world.
Collaboration is at the core of our organization. Do you want to organize an event together with VATAHA, or would like to get to know us better?
