Sister Cities International Annual Conference

This year, Sister Cities International is tackling the virtual world by introducing their very first online conference. As more sister cities programs explore new ways of connecting with their international partners, they thought it would appropriate that this year’s conference theme be “Reimagining Citizen Diplomacy: New Connections in a Virtual World”. They are also excited […]

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Bandung-Fort Worth Summit

We are delighted to announce a planned connection between the Fort Worth and Bandung Sister Cities supporters. We have contacted Bandung officials to discuss COVID-19 status and recovery, education challenges at all levels, plans for student programs, and future visit ideas. Join us for a fun and informative evening with our friends from Indonesia. Register […]

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The Amazing Art and Culture of Eswatini

Zoom

We are so excited to invite you to join us for a lovely virtual afternoon of culture from our African sister city of Mbabane, Eswatini. Our friend and artist Honest Mhlanga will be joining us and will share his art and talk about his recent projects. Our students and some alumni from Mbabane (known as […]

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Hidden Gems: Fort Worth & Budapest

In honor of Republic Day in Hungary on Oct. 23, we are inviting you all to participate in a fascinating and eye-opening social media challenge. Starting Oct. 19, the Budapest Committee will start sharing their favorite hidden gems about Fort Worth and Budapest on Facebook and Instagram. We want you to post your favorite image […]

The Evolution of Language

Zoom

Join the youth group Fort Worth Youth International and students from our sister cities for a fascinating discussion about the evolution of language and meanings of slang and informal phrases. Language is such a crucial part of culture, and Fort Worth Youth International wants to learn more about cultures all over the world. Students from […]

Reggio Emilia 35th Anniversary Celebration

Coyote Drive-In 223 NE 4th St., Fort Worth, TX, United States

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the original signing of sister city agreements between Reggio Emilia, Italy and Fort Worth, Texas, USA on Oct. 29, 1985, join us at the Coyote Drive-In for a special viewing of the Italian Job (2003). Before the movie starts, hear from Mayor Betsy Price and Mayor Luca Vecchi as […]

The Return of the Dragon

Zoom

Join us to hear from Dr. Carrie Liu Currier, Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Texas Christian University, for an expert's perspective on politics in China.

Free

Holiday Traditions Around the World

Zoom

Join us to hear from the youth board as they share holiday traditions from our sister cities and around the world! Friends from Toluca and Eswatini will also be present to share their holiday cultures and traditions. They will also share special holiday recipes from Mexico and Italy, so join us to hear from them […]

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Chinese Dumpling Virtual Cooking Demo

Zoom

In collaboration with Hao & Dixya, we are celebrating the Lunar New Year, Year of the Ox, and making jiaozi (Chinese dumplings). It is a virtual, live, and interactive class where we will make jiaozi with pork (vegetarian option) and chili oil. The registration includes a live demonstration with instructions, a recipe packet, and ingredients to make 4-5 dozen dumplings.

$25