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2023

GALLERY: Franklin’s Kuji Alley update brings year-round view of Japanese springtime - Daily JournalKuji Alley, a homage to Franklin’s Japanese sister city, officially opened on Tuesday. The Kuji Alley project has been made possible through a collaboration of local government, nonprofits and arts organizations. It was spearheaded by Festival County Indiana and supported by the city of Franklin, the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Branigin Foundation.

FRENCH STUDENTS BECOME HONORARY VINCENNES CITIZENS

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Mayor Jensen And Wife Present Check To Italian Elementary School - TheTimes of NoblesvilleMayor Chris Jensen, and his wife Noblesville Schools educator Julie Jensen, presented a check to Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia elementary school in

Discover the 10 International Treasures That Are Indianapolis' Sister CitiesIndianapolis' sister cities around the world promote tourism, business, and neighborly international relations. Learn more about them here.

Elkhart renames soccer fields in honor of sister city ApanElkhart has a cherished tradition of paying tribute to its sister cities by naming outdoor spaces in their honor, a gesture that underscores the enduring partnerships the city shares with these international counterparts.

Lienhoop honors sister city leadership in Japan - The Republic NewsAs Mayor Jim Lienhoop prepares for a visit to Miyoshi, Japan, he has commended past leaders from Columbus’ sister city.

Mayor Henry Renews Sister Cities Relationship With TakaokaFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Mayor Tom Henry hosted several dignitaries from Japan as part of a Sister Cities International visit. The mayor of Takaoka, Yuki Kakuda was in Fort Wayne to sign a joint declaration to commemorate the continuation of the sister cities partnership between the Fort Wayne and the Japanese city. Takaoka is Fort...

Hamilton says Sister Cities trip promoted peace, cost $12,000Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton and four others flew to Nicaragua and Cuba last month as part of the national Sister Cities program.

Carmel establishes Sister City relationship with Seiffen, GermanyCARMEL, Ind. (The REPORTER) — The City of Carmel has established a new Sister City relationship with the city of Seiffen, Germany, a city that is often referred to as “Spielzeugstadt” or “toy town.” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard visited and met with Seiffen Mayor Martin Wittig earlier this month to sign the official paperwork. Seiffen […]

City of Carmel Newsletter 11-3-2023

Sister City signing in China

Fort Wayne Sister Cities builds relationships around the globeFour cities across the globe share a partnership with Fort Wayne.

Sister cities celebrate 35 years of friendshipWith great applause and a few surprises for the delegates from Shelbyville’s sister city, Shizuoka City, representatives from both cities celebrated 35 years of friendship Wednesday night at Blessings Opera

Queretaro, Mexico to become Indy's 10th sister cityA ceremony Friday at 1 p.m. will announce the association with a city that is said to share similarities with Indianapolis.

Families reunited: Sister cities program celebrates culture, community - The Daily Reporter - Greenfield IndianaKAKUDA, JAPAN – Sister cities were reunited once again this month in an exchange to celebrate community and friendships.

Korosten, Zhytomyr oblast, and Wabash, Indiana, became sister cities On June 20, Korosten, Zhytomyr Oblast, and Wabash, Indiana, became Sister Cities by signing an agreement. The established partnership will...

Sister Cities of Jasper to host Wine Queens of Germany in February - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.The Sister Cities of Jasper is excited to announce that the Wine Queen of Germany, Katrin Lang, and the Wine Queen of Baden, Jessica Himmelsbach, will visit Jasper and Indiana from February 10th through the 18th. At the invitation of the Sister Cities of Jasper, both queens will be hosted in Jasper and appear at...

Carmel adds Visakhapatnam as 5th Sister CityThe City of Carmel on July 26 gained a fifth Sister City, with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard finalizing the partnership with Visakhapatnam, India, during a virtual meeting. Others participating in the signing ceremony included Visakhapatnam Mayor Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari; Saikanth Varma, commission

2022

With trips postponed, Franklin leaders maintain Kuji, Japan sister city relationship - Daily JournalKuji Alley across the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin displays a vibrant mural of koi with patterns of orange, black, white and yellow on a red background.

Artists from sister cities in Latvia, Italy to share work at Carmel International Arts FestivalThe Carmel International Arts Festival will get a boost this year from Carmel’s two new sister cities. The VanRiper-Woodard Family Foundation will sponsor artists from of Jelgava, Latvia, and Cortona, Italy. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard recommended the artists be invited to the Carmel International Ar

Carmel announces new Sister City relationship with Italian townThe city of Carmel has a new special partnership with a town all the way in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Fort Wayne’s Taste of Sister Cities brings cultures together from all over the worldarts & culture

May 9 - Fort Wayne mayor Tom Henry to visit Poland sister city, meet mayor and Ukrainian refugeesFort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will travel to the sister city Plock, Poland, later this week with University of Saint Francis President Father Eric Zimmer, Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer and

Carmel, Jelgava to enter sister-cities partnershipThe City of Carmel is about to gain another sibling. Already in sister-city relationships with Kawachinagano, Japan, and Xiangyang, China, Carmel officials announced May 11 that they intend to enter a sister-city partnership with Jelgava, Latvia, a city of 56,000 residents. Latvian Ambassador to t

As 'Chief of Protocol,' Peter Kirkwood helps bring Hoosier hospitality to the global stagePeter Kirkwood helps Indiana host international guests. Whether it's dining with a diplomat or greeting a king, he knows the proper etiquette.

Mishawaka and Shiojiri celebrate 50-year-anniversary as sister citiesThis week, Shiojiri Mayor Toshiyuki Oguchi came to Mishawaka to celebrate the golden anniversary.

Travel resuming to Japanese sister city - The Daily Reporter - Greenfield IndianaGREENFIELD – After three years, travel will resume to Greenfield’s sister city in Japan and applications are open to eligible travelers.

2021

Elkhart gets sister city with strong ties to local immigrantsELKHART — As the mayors of Elkhart and Apan, Mexico, signed agreements to become sister cities, family members of the Apan-born Elkhart resident Alvaro Marquez, who died in December, were

Historical Treasure: Tajimi, Terre Haute sister act to mark 60 years in 2022The archives of the Vigo County History Center are home to many stories and connections in our city’s past. Connections with surrounding counties, states and even some with cities across

City of Bloomington and Palo Alto to form 'sibling city' partnershipSimilar to international sister cities, the new partnership is the first domestic bond.

Carmel and Township Plan New Expansion of Sister Cities Cultural Gardens - Carmel Monthly Magazine - Carmel, IndianaCity of Carmel plans for expansion of existing Sister Cities Gardens

2020

Sister cities artwork for Greenfield and Kakuda, Japan, gets international recognition

Valpo, sister city help each other in pandemic crisisValparaiso's Sister City sent 10,000 protective face masks to the Porter hospital.

Chinese Sister City sending masks to Fort WayneFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Sister cities are designed to create bonds between people from different nations around the world. One of Fort Wayne’s sister cities in China has offered to se…

Muncie's Older SisterMuncie, Indiana has a sister city in Zhuji, China.Relationships between sisters form a special kind of bond. For many, sisters are not only family, but a best friend.  

2019

Sister-city relationships good for Columbus - The Republic NewsColumbus is a modestly-sized Midwestern city in south-central Indiana, but it’s part of the much larger world thanks to its international ties. One obvious reason is Cummins Inc., the century-old maker of diesel engines and power systems that has operations in China, India, Brazil and many other countries, and employs many people locally who are […]

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