What the Japanese Concept of Takumi Can Teach Us About Sister Cities In Japan, there is a concept known as: Takumi It is a word often associated with master craftsmanship — a level of mastery reached not through shortcuts or quick success, but through decades of careful repetition, refinement, patience, and...
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 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...
This week, Denver Sister Cities International welcomed an official delegation from Mongolia’s Dundgovi Province and the city of Mandalgovi for a day of civic dialogue, cultural exchange, and community engagement in Colorado. Led in part by longtime Mongolia advocate and Honorary Consul Jim Wagenlander, the visit focused on thoughtful...
For years, members of our community have visited schools, clubs, and residential facilities pulling out memorabilia from a “City in a suitcase” showcasing the historical and cultural highlights of our partner cities. In April, Denver Sister Cities Axum committee members, Janet Lee, Maria Halloran, and Gayle Stallings presented at Brookdale...
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...
