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Two Extraordinary Gifts to DSCI
August 26, 2026 in Chennai 🇮🇳

Two Extraordinary Gifts to DSCI

Dear DSCI Friends, We'd like to share news of a wonderful and very personal donation recently made to Denver Sister Cities International by Dr. James Aubrey. Jim has entrusted DSCI with a collection of art and cultural objects gathered through years of international experience and relationships. I recently...

Ashenda: A Celebration of Girls, Women, Freedom and Joy
August 23, 2026 in Axum 🇪🇹

Ashenda: A Celebration of Girls, Women, Freedom and Joy

The month of Nehase (ነሐሴ), roughly August 7 to September 5, is known for its heavy rains and is a prelude to the Ethiopian New Year on September 11 and the blossoming fields of Meskal flowers. It is also the season of Ashenda (ኣሸንዳ), the annual celebration of women and...

August 20, 2026 in Kunming 🇨🇳

Celebrate 40 Years of Denver–Kunming Friendship

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...

🌸 Two Volunteers Needed for Ashenda Festival!
August 17, 2026 in Axum 🇪🇹

🌸 Two Volunteers Needed for Ashenda Festival!

Want to spend part of your Labor Day weekend doing something joyful, meaningful, and a little different? The Denver–Axum Sister Cities Committee is looking for two volunteers to help with food service at Ashenda. Volunteers will help cook hot dogs and work the food line—including the very important...

Behind the Scenes at Denver Sister Cities International
August 16, 2026

Behind the Scenes at Denver Sister Cities International

Every cultural festival, student exchange, international delegation, and committee meeting tells part of the Denver Sister Cities International story. But behind each of these experiences is a year-round network of dedicated volunteers, community partners, and members working to build lasting friendships across the globe. This week, we’d like...

Spotlight Chennai 🇮🇳