The Holland Society’s 134th Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday October 26th, at the Lotos Club in New York City.  

This Black Tie event is open all: Members, Friends, Fellows, Guests, and non-Members. 

Music by the Peter Duchin Orchestra 

Ahmed Dadou, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York City, will be presented with the Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement for his diplomatic contributions to the City of New York.

Tickets are now available for purchase at this link!   Please contact the office at [email protected] with any questions.  Please see last year’s, 133rd Dinner Dance report here.

About Our Medalist

Ahmed Dadou has been the Dutch Consul General in New York since 2022.  As Consul General, Ahmed Dadou represents the government of the Netherlands in the north-east United States. His office promotes Dutch art and culture in the US and supports Dutch entrepreneurs doing business on the East Coast.

Ahmed has over 15 years of experience within the Dutch diplomatic service, including postings in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Austria. He served as spokesperson and chief of staff for several Dutch foreign ministers. 

Alongside his legal studies and career, Ahmed developed activities to empower socio-economically disadvantaged children in the 4 major cities of the Netherlands.  Thanks to his dedication to give back, Ahmed has built, and maintains, an extensive and diverse network in all areas of Dutch society and beyond.

Mr. Dadou has a Masters in International and European Law from the University of Amsterdam.  He also obtained a Diplôme d’administration publique from the Université Pierre Mendes France (UPMF). 

We look forward to seeing you on October 26th! 

Cancellation Policy –  Should your plans change, you are able to request a full refund for your tickets by emailing the Office at [email protected] prior to October 15, 2024.  Attendees will be responsible for reservations not cancelled by October 15th, 2024.