This September, Denver and Kunming celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 40 years as Sister Cities.
Since 1986, the Denver–Kunming relationship has brought together students, educators, artists, civic leaders, businesses, volunteers, and families through decades of cultural exchange and citizen diplomacy.
Now, we invite you to help us celebrate.
Denver–Kunming 40th Anniversary Dinner & Celebration
Monday, September 21, 2026 The Turnhalle at Tivoli Student Union, Auraria Campus
900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver
5:00–6:00 p.m. — Cocktail Hour & Cash Bar
6:00–8:00 p.m. — Dinner & Anniversary Program
Join members of the Denver and Kunming communities as we welcome a visiting delegation from Kunming and recognize the people and experiences that have shaped this remarkable relationship over four decades.
Guests will enjoy dinner catered by Biscuits and Berries, with a choice of beef, chicken, or vegetarian entrée. Validated Auraria Campus parking is included.
Tickets:
DSCI Members — $100
Non-Members — $110
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 6
Help Us Make the Celebration Possible
We are also seeking businesses, organizations, and individuals to sponsor the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000, with Silver, Gold, Platinum, and a limited Diamond sponsorship available. Sponsors will receive recognition associated with the anniversary celebration, with benefits varying by sponsorship level.
Your support helps us welcome our guests from Kunming and celebrate the educational, cultural, civic, and people-to-people connections that have sustained this friendship for forty years.
Whether you choose to attend, sponsor, or both, we hope you’ll be part of this special evening.
Register for the Dinner:
For sponsorship information or questions about the celebration, please contact kunming@denversistercities.org.
Come welcome our friends from Kunming, celebrate the first forty years, and help us begin the next forty.
Warmly,
Denver–Kunming Sister City Committee
Denver Sister Cities International
