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...
How Wartime Friendship Became Citizen Diplomacy Long before Denver and Kunming became sister cities, they were connected by a very different story. It was not a story about cultural exchange programs, student visits, or international friendship. It was a story about survival. In 1939, the City of Kunming found itself...
Cultural exchange is often described through events, performances, or visits — but its deeper value is perspective. A good example can be found each summer at the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival, where thousands of people gather to experience Japanese traditions through music, food, arts, language, and community celebration. Events like this...
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseDate: June 4, 2026 ____________________________________________________ City and County of Denver Human Rights and Community Partnerships Heidi Rodríguez, Public Information Officer C: 720-948-4645E: hrcppio@denvergov.org Leaders from both cities sign partnership to strengthen cultural, civic, and international ties Denver, CO — The City and County of...
A Conversation About Global Connections, Community Impact, and Denver's Future While many of Denver Sister Cities International's activities are visible through cultural festivals, exchange programs, delegations, and community events, some of the organization's most important work takes place behind the scenes through ongoing engagement...
As spring settles into the mountains of Yunnan Province near Kunming, tea harvest season begins across mist-covered hillsides and ancient forest landscapes that have shaped the culture of the region for centuries. In the early mornings, tea farmers carefully gather fresh leaves by hand from tea trees growing high...
Denver Sister Cities International Axum Committee is embarking on its largest humanitarian endeavor in years: the shipment of a container of medical supplies and biomedical equipment to Aksum University College of Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Kidiste Mariam/St. Mary’s Hospital. The committee is once again partnering...
