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...
We are pleased to announce that Riccardo Mazzeo has been elected as the new Chair of the Denver Sister Cities International Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. This decision follows a thoughtful and confidential voting process by the Board of Directors, reflecting our commitment to strong, collaborative leadership for...
A Warm Welcome Abroad Hello everyone, my name is Yaritzy Calderon. I’m excited to share my experience as part of the recent group that went to Brest, France, in March. The trip was an amazing experience, starting off with my host family. I felt so welcomed; it was like...
For the first time ever, a beautiful yatai, or float, from Denver’s sister city in Japan, Takayama, will participate in the annual Parade of Lights through downtown Denver past the City and County Building, which is broadcast by KUSA 9News. (The Parade starts at 6 pm Saturday Dec. 7....
Never did I imagine that a crisp November morning in Denver would lead me to the vibrant city of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. As a representative of Denver Sister Cities, I was fortunate enough to attend the China International Friendship Cities Conference 2024, which takes place every two years. A...
Every year, the ECDC African Community Center hosts an extraordinary event that welcomes Denver's newest refugee and immigrant community members by sharing an evening of food, friendship, and dancing. This year marks the 19th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving, and we are thrilled the Denver Sister Cities Axum Committee...
The Denver Sister Cities Third Friday Sister City Music Luncheon was an extraordinary afternoon filled with culture, music, and meaningful connections as we celebrated the enduring partnership between Denver and Cuernavaca, Mexico. Held at Dazzle Denver, the event showcased the vibrant cultural ties between the two cities, emphasizing the importance...
