Stichting Kastanje Director Mariana Dzhulai in D66 Campaign Event in The Hague
Stichting Kastanje Director Mariana Dzhulai Invited to Participate in D66 Campaign Event in The Hague Mariana Dzhulai, Director of Stichting Kastanje, was invited by Yousef Assad to participate as a cultural professional in a D66 campaign event in The Hague. During the
Kastanje Teambuilding: Exploring the Art of Vybiyka
In Febuary 2026, the Kastanje team came together for an inspiring workshop dedicated to vybiyka, the traditional Ukrainian technique of textile printing. Guided by the talented team of Vytivka Club, participants explored this unique craft through patience, attention to detail, and
Mariana Dzhulai Awarded 2nd Place at THE House of Europe Digital Lab
Mariana Dzhulai, director of Kastanje and curator of contemporary Ukrainian art projects in the Netherlands, took 2nd place in the international Digital Lab for Curators of Exhibitions, organised by House of Europe on 9–17 April 2024. Mariana received an official award and recognition for her successful
Mariana Dzhulai has completed Ukrainian NGO leaders certification
Our founder and director of the “Kastanje” Dutch Ukrainian Cultural Center, Mariana Dzhulai, has completed a special course for Ukrainian NGO leaders in the Netherlands. Over the course of a year, the Civil Society Hub programme, created by Opora Foundation and
Ukrainians in the Netherlands
Published: Sep 5, 2025 Source: Magazine Ukrainians and the World "Today, there is likely no country in the world that hasn't welcomed Ukrainians following the start of the full-scale invasion. As a nation of action, we have actively promoted our culture and
Europe Day celebration at H’ART Museum
Today, I had the pleasure of joining the Europe Day celebration at H'ART Museum in Amsterdam and attending the session “Culture spaces as civic spaces – and why do we need them?” With contributions by Annabelle Birnie (H’ART Museum), Sophie Leferink
Director Stichting Kastanje Mariana Dzhulai on Radio Red Jazz:
On Her Path in Art, War, and Building a Cultural Center in the Netherlands Mariana Dzhulai, Director of Stichting Kastanje, was invited to a live broadcast on Radio Red Jazz, where she spoke about her journey in the arts, the impact








