Ukrainian-language audio guide launches at Royal Delft Museum in Netherlands
The rollout of the Ukrainian audio guide took place as part of the initiative led by First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.
During the opening, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands Andrii Kostin thanked Dutch partners and the Ukrainian community for supporting initiatives to promote the Ukrainian language and culture.
Royal Delft is a ceramic manufactory founded in 1653. It stands as the only 17th-century Delft earthenware factory that has survived to this day and continues operating to produce traditional white-and-blue Delft Blue pottery.
At the museum, visitors can:
The exposition also features items where traditional techniques blend with modern design.
In her address at the audio guide launch, Olena Zelenska emphasized the importance of preserving traditional crafts. She noted that ceramic workshops operate in nearly every region of Ukraine, including frontline areas where craftspeople preserve their art despite destruction.
Background
The Royal Delft Museum is located at Rotterdamseweg 196 in Delft, Netherlands.
Royal Delft became the seventh museum in the Netherlands where visitors can listen to a tour in Ukrainian. The initiative also includes:
Earlier, reports indicated that the network of Ukrainian-language audio guides in museums around the world expanded to include three additional locations—in Denmark, Germany, and France.
In total, 125 Ukrainian-language audio guides are available across prominent museums, landmarks, palaces, and other sites in 59 countries worldwide. Over 390 Ukrainian bookshelves operate in 70 countries, with 100 launched last year alone.
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