This past week was Colorado Startup Week, and there were so many international visitors who came to Colorado, many of them spending time touring Colorado's innovation community with DEDO (Department of Economic Development) and OEDIT (Office of Economic Development and International Trade). There were conversations about startups, investment,...
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,...
As we move into the second half of the year, Denver Sister Cities International is energized by the dedication of our members, volunteers, City Committees, and community partners. This summer...
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...
As spring turns toward summer in the mountains surrounding Kunming, the forests begin to change. Warm rains arrive across Yunnan Province, mist settles into the hillsides, and one of the region’s most beloved seasonal traditions quietly begins: mushroom season. Across mountain villages and forested landscapes, local families begin searching...
As the snow begins to melt in Colorado’s high country, many Denver residents start looking toward the mountains again — checking trail conditions, planning summer hikes, preparing climbing gear, and dreaming about long days spent above the tree line. More than 5,700 miles away in our sister city of...