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Sister City Inspires Diwali Celebration

01/10/2013

More than 15,000 people attended a “Diwali” celebration in the city of San Antonio, Texas last month making it the largest city sanctioned Diwali event in the United States. Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights,” is a five day festival widely celebrated in India.

Welcome Reception hosted by the City of Hanamaki and the Hanamaki International

Hot Springs, AR explores business opportunities with sister city Hanamaki, Japan

01/10/2013

In September 2012, a five-member delegation from Hot Springs, Arkansas visited their sister city Hanamaki, Japan, to explore opportunities for business development.

Culver City aids tsunami-affected families in Japanese sister city

12/17/2012

In late 2011, eight Sister Cities International members received a Kaiser Permanente Benefits Group grant of $11,350 each to conduct projects with Japanese sister cities in the aftermath of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Sister Cities Africa announces U.S. Trade Mission to North Africa

11/14/2012

Our partners at Sister Cities Africa have announced a U.S. Trade Mission to North Africa. Please see details below:

(L-R) Palenque Rojo performers with Asheville resident Kallup McCoy "Tsisdu"

Opening doors to a rich cultural experience

11/12/2012

This Fall, Asheville residents got a chance to experience the rich cultural heritage of their sister city San Cristóbal de las Casas, thanks to Asheville Sister Cities International! ASCI’s “Palenque Rojo” cultural project was the culmination of two years of planning and fundraising and successfully leveraged community resources and partners.