On April 1, Denver welcomed civic leaders, longtime delegates, cultural partners, and members of the Mongolian community for a remarkable evening celebrating two important milestones: 35 years of Colorado–Mongolia relations and 25 years of the Ulaanbaatar–Denver Sister Cities partnership. Held at the University Club of Denver, the reception...
As the summer days grow shorter in North Denver, the annual St. Rocco’s Italian Festival marks a beloved tradition that brings the community together in celebration, and this year was no different.
In a world where global collaboration and understanding are more important than ever, the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) stands out as a beacon of hope and learning.
The story of this journey begins over 75 years ago, rooted in the deep bond between Denver and Brest, France—the second-oldest sister city relationship in the United States. This relationship was born out of compassion when a Denver teacher, moved by the devastation of WWII on Brest, shared her...
This ambitious program aims to connect 500 cities in Africa with cities in the United States over the next five years. Ricki eloquently explained how the new partnerships are created and highlighted the numerous benefits of focusing on Africa, including fostering mutual understanding.
One of the most incredible stories shared was that the specific “sister city relationship” for Ulaanbaatar was actually initiated on a visionary’s deathbed. A Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister, Ch. Purvedorj, was working with Jim on expanding a new relationship with the U.S.
June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in World War II that led to the liberation of Europe. Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, including 100 servicemen from Colorado who are laid to rest at...
