Every summer, Mongolians around the world gather to celebrate Naadam, Mongolia’s most cherished national festival. While the largest celebrations take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian communities across the globe proudly continue the tradition—including here in Colorado. Last weekend, hundreds of members of Colorado’s Mongolian community, along with friends...
On December 6, 2024, two alumni of the Denver Young Ambassador program represented Denver Sister Cities International (DSCI) at a prestigious event at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. This opportunity, focused on youth exchanges between the United States and China, highlighted the critical role of young leaders in...
Denver Sister Cities is thrilled to announce an extraordinary moment in our 64+ year friendship with Takayama, Japan 🇯🇵🇺🇸. The iconic Takayama yatai float will make its dazzling debut in the 50th annual Parade of Lights! Watch the 9News Story This breathtaking float, originally gifted to Denver in 1964, is a...
A Global-Inspired Playground Comes to Life Denver Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated playground at City of Potenza Park! As one of Denver's ten Sister City parks, this vibrant space celebrates the rich cultural connection between Denver and Potenza,...
Honoring a Legacy of Compassion and Advocacy On a crisp morning, dedicated individuals gathered in Denver to commemorate the Coalition Against Global Genocide's (CoAGG) 16th Anniversary Breakfast. The event was a powerful testament to the commitment of individuals and organizations in the fight against crimes against humanity and...
Because of you, we accomplished so much this year 🎉Hosted 30 cultural events and festivals, welcoming over 6,000 attendees to experience the vibrant traditions of our 10 Sister Cities. * A cultural gem from Takayama, Japan premiering in Downtown Denver on Saturday: Takayama’s Yatai will be a highlight of...
Even across 7,621 miles, I have discovered that as humans, our souls have the ability not only to reach each other but bind in connection. Though I struggled with the language and encountered many different cultural experiences, I found an understanding. As a Chicana, growing up in a strict...
