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Students from eight countries to share their cultures at local youth academy 2012

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Visions of Peace Theme of Sister Cities Leadership Academies

Since 1989, the award-winning International Leadership Academy (ILA) has brought young people from Fort Worth’s sister cities to the area to discuss pressing global issues. This year, 125 participants will converge at TCU July 14-28 to share their cultures and learn about leadership. Students from Fort Worth, Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, Swaziland, Indonesia and China will be in Fort Worth for this 2 week program. The Academy’s goal is to increase communication and leadership skills through teambuilding, problem-solving, and sharing cultures. The closing ceremonies take place on July 28th, 10:00 a.m. at TCU’s Ed Landreth Auditorium. The ILA Class of 2012 will demonstrate what they have accomplished during the Academy in an elaborate performance. The ceremony is free and open to the public. This year also marks the 8th year of ILA’s middle school program, Jr. International Leadership Academy (JILA) held at McLean 6th Grade campus July 9—13. College students from Toluca, Mexico will serve as facilitators, as the Fort Worth students discuss the same issues as their high school counterparts. The students will experience cultural presentations and interaction with high school students from Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Guiyang, China and Mbabane, Swaziland gaining an international education. “These students will be challenged to improve and refine their leadership skills and learn how diverse cultures can support common goals. It’s a tremendous opportunity for personal growth,” said Nancy Marchant, ILA and JILA Coordinator.

2012-07-02 12:58

Students from eight countries to share their cultures at local youth academy 2012

Visions of Peace Theme of Sister Cities Leadership Academies

Since 1989, the award-winning International Leadership Academy (ILA) has brought young people from Fort Worth’s sister cities to the area to discuss pressing global issues. This year, 125 participants will converge at TCU July 14-28 to share their cultures and learn about leadership. Students from Fort Worth, Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, Swaziland, Indonesia and China will be in Fort Worth for this 2 week program. The Academy’s goal is to increase communication and leadership skills through teambuilding, problem-solving, and sharing cultures. The closing ceremonies take place on July 28th, 10:00 a.m. at TCU’s Ed Landreth Auditorium. The ILA Class of 2012 will demonstrate what they have accomplished during the Academy in an elaborate performance. The ceremony is free and open to the public. This year also marks the 8th year of ILA’s middle school program, Jr. International Leadership Academy (JILA) held at McLean 6th Grade campus July 9—13. College students from Toluca, Mexico will serve as facilitators, as the Fort Worth students discuss the same issues as their high school counterparts. The students will experience cultural presentations and interaction with high school students from Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Guiyang, China and Mbabane, Swaziland gaining an international education. “These students will be challenged to improve and refine their leadership skills and learn how diverse cultures can support common goals. It’s a tremendous opportunity for personal growth,” said Nancy Marchant, ILA and JILA Coordinator.

Spirit Airlines Launches Direct Route To Toluca, Mexico

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New direct flight between DFW and Toluca

Spirit Airlines launched its inaugural flight between DFW International Airport and Toluca, Mexico on June 21, 2012.  The Airport celebrated the inaugural flight when the Toluca flight arrived at DFW on June 22nd with a community breakfast.  Toluca Chair Doug Harman spoke on the importance of this connection and members of Sister Cities and the Hispanic Women’s Network were in attendance, along with other community leaders. “Forth Worth has had a special relationship with Toluca since 1998 when we signed our Sister City partnership.  This direct route will not only make it easier for citizens of both cities to continue this special relationship but will make it easier to develop economic relations.  We welcome our friends from Toluca to visit anytime and often.” – City Councilman Salvador Espino “Toluca is an important governmental and business center, and having the new direct flight is an important step in creating new opportunities between the Fort Worth-Dallas region and the Toluca-Mexico City region.” – Doug Harman, Fort Worth Sister Cities Toluca Chair Effective June 21st, flight 161 leaves DFW at 11:20 p.m. arriving Toluca (TLC) at 1:45 a.m.+1 – Daily Effective June 22nd, flight 162 leaves TLC at 3:20 a.m. arriving DFW at 6:00 a.m. – Daily            

2012-06-21 12:00

Spirit Airlines Launches Direct Route To Toluca, Mexico

New direct flight between DFW and Toluca

Spirit Airlines launched its inaugural flight between DFW International Airport and Toluca, Mexico on June 21, 2012.  The Airport celebrated the inaugural flight when the Toluca flight arrived at DFW on June 22nd with a community breakfast.  Toluca Chair Doug Harman spoke on the importance of this connection and members of Sister Cities and the Hispanic Women’s Network were in attendance, along with other community leaders. “Forth Worth has had a special relationship with Toluca since 1998 when we signed our Sister City partnership.  This direct route will not only make it easier for citizens of both cities to continue this special relationship but will make it easier to develop economic relations.  We welcome our friends from Toluca to visit anytime and often.” – City Councilman Salvador Espino “Toluca is an important governmental and business center, and having the new direct flight is an important step in creating new opportunities between the Fort Worth-Dallas region and the Toluca-Mexico City region.” – Doug Harman, Fort Worth Sister Cities Toluca Chair Effective June 21st, flight 161 leaves DFW at 11:20 p.m. arriving Toluca (TLC) at 1:45 a.m.+1 – Daily Effective June 22nd, flight 162 leaves TLC at 3:20 a.m. arriving DFW at 6:00 a.m. – Daily            

Emerging Leaders Network Summer Celebration of Global Leaders

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Fort Worth Sister Cities is saluting  its international global leaders with a special Emerging Leaders Network summer celebration.  Jason Lamers, Chief of Staff for the Mayor and Fort Worth City Council, will share his thoughts on global involvement at the city level.   We will also recognize recent high school graduates, hear from the Yamagata Emerging Leader scholar Gladys Guevara, and see a presentation from our first Emerging Leaders Scholar, Keome Rowe who recently returned from Mbabane, Swaziland where he served as the Associate Delegation Leader. Our international delegation leaders and office interns from Toluca, Mexico; Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Mbabane, Swaziland and South Korea will also be recognized. Other special entertainment to be announced. This is sure to be an awesome evening to meet new friends and re-establish old friendships. Don’t miss the fun!
Date: Wednesday, July 25th
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Garden’s Restaurant, 3220 Rock Springs Road Fort Worth, TX 76107
Cost: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members
Cash Bar
RSVP by July 20th to Beth Weibel at 817-632-7105 or beth@fwsistercities.org Your advanced paid registration secures your reservation. Debit/credit cards accepted by phone or send payment to:
Fort Worth Sister Cities International
610 Grove Street
Fort Worth, TX  76102-5555
PayPal payment:
Emerging Leaders Network Summer Celebration of Global Leaders–Members $15:
Name(s) on RSVP
Emerging Leaders Network Summer Celebration of Global Leaders–Non-Members $20:
Name(s) on RSVP

2012-06-19 08:17

Emerging Leaders Network Summer Celebration of Global Leaders

Fort Worth Sister Cities is saluting  its international global leaders with a special Emerging Leaders Network summer celebration.  Jason Lamers, Chief of Staff for the Mayor and Fort Worth City Council, will share his thoughts on global involvement at the city level.   We will also recognize recent high school graduates, hear from the Yamagata Emerging Leader scholar Gladys Guevara, and see a presentation from our first Emerging Leaders Scholar, Keome Rowe who recently returned from Mbabane, Swaziland where he served as the Associate Delegation Leader. Our international delegation leaders and office interns from Toluca, Mexico; Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Mbabane, Swaziland and South Korea will also be recognized. Other special entertainment to be announced. This is sure to be an awesome evening to meet new friends and re-establish old friendships. Don’t miss the fun!

Date: Wednesday, July 25th
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Garden’s Restaurant, 3220 Rock Springs Road Fort Worth, TX 76107
Cost: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members
Cash Bar
RSVP by July 20th to Beth Weibel at 817-632-7105 or beth@fwsistercities.org Your advanced paid registration secures your reservation. Debit/credit cards accepted by phone or send payment to:
Fort Worth Sister Cities International
610 Grove Street
Fort Worth, TX  76102-5555
PayPal payment:
Emerging Leaders Network Summer Celebration of Global Leaders–Members $15:
Name(s) on RSVP
Emerging Leaders Network Summer Celebration of Global Leaders–Non-Members $20:
Name(s) on RSVP

Fort Worth Representatives On Chinese Business Mission

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Two to Represent Fort Worth at U.S./China Investment & Trade Conference

Steve Boecking, Vice President of Hillwood Properties who oversees the 9,600 acre    Foreign-Trade Zone at Alliance, and Mae Ferguson, President/CEO of Fort Worth Sister Cities International, leave this week for the U.S./China Cities Economic and Investment Conference in Nanjing, China.  Boecking is representing the Fort Worth Chamber of  Commerce and Ferguson the City of Fort Worth. More than 40 U.S. and Chinese cities will attend the conference focusing on bilateral  investment especially Chinese investment in the U.S.  Both Boecking and Ferguson will join discussions on why the North Texas region is an attractive place to do business and live. In 2010, a Fort Worth delegation of Sister Cities board members, representatives from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, City of Fort Worth and local business leaders   visited China to determine which city to invite to become Fort Worth’s sister city.  The Fort Worth city council unanimously selected Guiyang, China,  Fort Worth’s eighth sister city and the 124th U.S. city to form a sister city partnership in China. “Since becoming sister cities with Guiyang Fort Worth has been focused on developing economic relations and this is a perfect opportunity to make that happen.  We want to be at the table and  encourage our new friends to invest here.  This will bring an          economic impact to the area, as well as provide a rich cultural education,” said Ferguson. DFW Airport and the City of Dallas are sending a delegation as well.  Mayor Mike      Rawlings will lead the group along with Robert Hsueh, Chairman of  the DFW Airport board and Jeff Fegan, DFW Airport CEO.  Both groups hope to encourage direct flights from China to DFW.  

2012-06-19 01:00

Fort Worth Representatives On Chinese Business Mission

Two to Represent Fort Worth at U.S./China Investment & Trade Conference

Steve Boecking, Vice President of Hillwood Properties who oversees the 9,600 acre    Foreign-Trade Zone at Alliance, and Mae Ferguson, President/CEO of Fort Worth Sister Cities International, leave this week for the U.S./China Cities Economic and Investment Conference in Nanjing, China.  Boecking is representing the Fort Worth Chamber of  Commerce and Ferguson the City of Fort Worth. More than 40 U.S. and Chinese cities will attend the conference focusing on bilateral  investment especially Chinese investment in the U.S.  Both Boecking and Ferguson will join discussions on why the North Texas region is an attractive place to do business and live. In 2010, a Fort Worth delegation of Sister Cities board members, representatives from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, City of Fort Worth and local business leaders   visited China to determine which city to invite to become Fort Worth’s sister city.  The Fort Worth city council unanimously selected Guiyang, China,  Fort Worth’s eighth sister city and the 124th U.S. city to form a sister city partnership in China. “Since becoming sister cities with Guiyang Fort Worth has been focused on developing economic relations and this is a perfect opportunity to make that happen.  We want to be at the table and  encourage our new friends to invest here.  This will bring an          economic impact to the area, as well as provide a rich cultural education,” said Ferguson. DFW Airport and the City of Dallas are sending a delegation as well.  Mayor Mike      Rawlings will lead the group along with Robert Hsueh, Chairman of  the DFW Airport board and Jeff Fegan, DFW Airport CEO.  Both groups hope to encourage direct flights from China to DFW.  

Toluca Trade Mission Coming to Fort Worth

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Trade Mission from Toluca, Mexico Coming to Fort Worth

For the past year, since Toluca, Mexico sent officials to Fort Worth to develop new connections, Sister Cities, in partnership with the City’s Economic Development Dept. staff and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, have been working on a trade mission between the two cities.  Businesses from Toluca, interested in working with companies in Fort Worth, will travel here June 24-27.  The Chamber and City staff have matched the Mexican companies with similar companies in Fort Worth and have scheduled one-on-one meetings to discuss business opportunities.  Sister Cities members will act as Cultural Ambassadors and day hosts showing our visitors what’s unique about Fort Worth. If you would like to help with transportation or translation services, please call Eva Rodriquez at 817/632-7100. Information on the welcoming reception should be available soon.

2012-05-25 02:56

Toluca Trade Mission Coming to Fort Worth

Trade Mission from Toluca, Mexico Coming to Fort Worth

For the past year, since Toluca, Mexico sent officials to Fort Worth to develop new connections, Sister Cities, in partnership with the City’s Economic Development Dept. staff and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, have been working on a trade mission between the two cities.  Businesses from Toluca, interested in working with companies in Fort Worth, will travel here June 24-27.  The Chamber and City staff have matched the Mexican companies with similar companies in Fort Worth and have scheduled one-on-one meetings to discuss business opportunities.  Sister Cities members will act as Cultural Ambassadors and day hosts showing our visitors what’s unique about Fort Worth. If you would like to help with transportation or translation services, please call Eva Rodriquez at 817/632-7100. Information on the welcoming reception should be available soon.

Fort Worth Youth Ambassadors To Visit China

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Fort Worth, Texas – Sister Cities sends students to China to represent U.S. as goodwill ambassadors on inaugural exchange Fort Worth will reach a milestone in international exchanges this year sending 12 Youth Ambassadors to China for the first time to represent the U.S. and Fort Worth in a reciprocal educational program. Exchange programs are a key element in the overall programing for Fort Worth Sister Cities and this unique opportunity for Fort Worth students is no exception. The students depart June 6 for a two-week program in Guiyang, Fort Worth’s 8th sister city, along with a visit to Beijing where they will be briefed by U.S. Embassy staff.   While in Guiyang the students will be home hosted by local families for a unique experience and glimpse into the Chinese lifestyle. Exchanges with each of Fort Worth’s eight sister cities provide students the opportunity to spend 9-15 days with an international host family and experience the local history, culture and customs.  This is done as citizen diplomats and gives students a better understanding of other cultures providing them an international education only these programs can offer. All student applicants (8-12th) participate in a vigorous selection process including teacher recommendations, essays and personal interviews. Youth Ambassadors to China include:  Spencer Bartlett, Claudia Carranza, Joshua Cristol, Matthew Dang, Zachary Harris, Zackery Kurima-Blough, Sanish Shrestha, Arian Martinez, Syed Madeeha Sadiq, Bitaal Syed Sadiq, accompanied by delegation leaders Glen Mears and Irene Chase, Vice President of Fort Worth Sister Cities and Associate Leaders Stephanie      Atkinson and Andrew Lockhart.

2012-05-25 12:30

Fort Worth Youth Ambassadors To Visit China

Fort Worth, Texas – Sister Cities sends students to China to represent U.S. as goodwill ambassadors on inaugural exchange Fort Worth will reach a milestone in international exchanges this year sending 12 Youth Ambassadors to China for the first time to represent the U.S. and Fort Worth in a reciprocal educational program. Exchange programs are a key element in the overall programing for Fort Worth Sister Cities and this unique opportunity for Fort Worth students is no exception. The students depart June 6 for a two-week program in Guiyang, Fort Worth’s 8th sister city, along with a visit to Beijing where they will be briefed by U.S. Embassy staff.   While in Guiyang the students will be home hosted by local families for a unique experience and glimpse into the Chinese lifestyle. Exchanges with each of Fort Worth’s eight sister cities provide students the opportunity to spend 9-15 days with an international host family and experience the local history, culture and customs.  This is done as citizen diplomats and gives students a better understanding of other cultures providing them an international education only these programs can offer. All student applicants (8-12th) participate in a vigorous selection process including teacher recommendations, essays and personal interviews. Youth Ambassadors to China include:  Spencer Bartlett, Claudia Carranza, Joshua Cristol, Matthew Dang, Zachary Harris, Zackery Kurima-Blough, Sanish Shrestha, Arian Martinez, Syed Madeeha Sadiq, Bitaal Syed Sadiq, accompanied by delegation leaders Glen Mears and Irene Chase, Vice President of Fort Worth Sister Cities and Associate Leaders Stephanie      Atkinson and Andrew Lockhart.

Fort Worth Ambassadors Travel to Germany, Japan and Swaziland

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Fort Worth, Texas – Sister Cities sends goodwill ambassadors to 3 Sister Cities Exchange programs are what it’s all about for Fort Worth Sister Cities.  This summer    delegations will visit three of Fort Worth’s eight sister cities including a Service Adventure group of 9 students and adults visiting Mbabane, Swaziland; 8 students and teacher   traveling to Trier, Germany; and 28 traveling to Nagoaka, Japan including members of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra celebrating Fort Worth’s 25th anniversary with Nagaoka with a gift of music. Exchanges with each of Fort Worth’s sister cities provide youth the opportunity to spend 9-15 days with an international host family, attend schools, make presentations about Texas and the United States and experience the local history, culture and customs.  This is done as citizen diplomats and gives participants a better understanding of other cultures and gives the host cities a better understanding of the U.S. “Students and adults  who participate in outbound exchanges  experience personal growth,  expand their capacity to understand the world as seen through the eyes of    others,  and gain an appreciation of the interconnectedness of all humans regardless of geographical location,” said Sister Cities board member and Mbabane, Swaziland Chair, Dr. Staussa Ervin. Art teachers from Fort Worth ISD will also accompany the group to Swaziland and work with the people of Mbabane on art projects to include painting a mural in the Central  Library of Mbabane.  The Trier, Germany group are taking a City of Fort Worth flag to be hung at the Trier Rathaus (City Hall) to celebrate 25 years of partnership.

2012-05-25 12:01

Fort Worth Ambassadors Travel to Germany, Japan and Swaziland

Fort Worth, Texas – Sister Cities sends goodwill ambassadors to 3 Sister Cities Exchange programs are what it’s all about for Fort Worth Sister Cities.  This summer    delegations will visit three of Fort Worth’s eight sister cities including a Service Adventure group of 9 students and adults visiting Mbabane, Swaziland; 8 students and teacher   traveling to Trier, Germany; and 28 traveling to Nagoaka, Japan including members of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra celebrating Fort Worth’s 25th anniversary with Nagaoka with a gift of music. Exchanges with each of Fort Worth’s sister cities provide youth the opportunity to spend 9-15 days with an international host family, attend schools, make presentations about Texas and the United States and experience the local history, culture and customs.  This is done as citizen diplomats and gives participants a better understanding of other cultures and gives the host cities a better understanding of the U.S. “Students and adults  who participate in outbound exchanges  experience personal growth,  expand their capacity to understand the world as seen through the eyes of    others,  and gain an appreciation of the interconnectedness of all humans regardless of geographical location,” said Sister Cities board member and Mbabane, Swaziland Chair, Dr. Staussa Ervin. Art teachers from Fort Worth ISD will also accompany the group to Swaziland and work with the people of Mbabane on art projects to include painting a mural in the Central  Library of Mbabane.  The Trier, Germany group are taking a City of Fort Worth flag to be hung at the Trier Rathaus (City Hall) to celebrate 25 years of partnership.

Sister Cities to Conduct Young Professionals Business Exchange

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Applicants being recruited for Japanese Business Mentorship Program APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1st
For Immediate Release
May 16, 2012
Fort Worth Sister Cities is now accepting applications for its Young Professionals Japanese Mentorship Program to be conducted this fall.  Applicants are being recruited from area businesses focused on:  global logistics/transportation, arts/culture, or small businesses. Fort Worth Sister Cities was notified by Sister Cities International that Fort Worth had been selected as one of seven U.S. cities to receive Leading Asia: Renewing the U.S. and Japan Sister Cities Network exchange funding.  Through this funding Fort Worth is looking to strengthen its business relationship with Nagaoka, Japan, as well as develop a Young     Professionals Mentorship Program. Young professionals (age 25—40) will work for ten days alongside their counterparts in  Nagaoka, Japan while being home hosted.  In 2013, Japanese young professionals will   participate in similar mentorships in Fort Worth.  Selected participants will gain:
  • International work experience
  • Expanded business networks
  • Japanese protocol training
  • Perspectives on global marketplaces
“We believe that businesses  in both cities will see the value of this program and sustain it for many years to come.  We would like to make this an annual exchange expanding into many areas of economic development,” said Renee Snoke, Chair of  Sister Cities’ Emerging Leaders Network. Limited partial scholarships are available and applications must be received by June 1st.  For more information, contact beth@fwsistercities.org or call 817/632-7105 or visit www.fwsistercities.org.

2012-05-15 03:30

Sister Cities to Conduct Young Professionals Business Exchange

Applicants being recruited for Japanese Business Mentorship Program APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1st

For Immediate Release
May 16, 2012
Fort Worth Sister Cities is now accepting applications for its Young Professionals Japanese Mentorship Program to be conducted this fall.  Applicants are being recruited from area businesses focused on:  global logistics/transportation, arts/culture, or small businesses. Fort Worth Sister Cities was notified by Sister Cities International that Fort Worth had been selected as one of seven U.S. cities to receive Leading Asia: Renewing the U.S. and Japan Sister Cities Network exchange funding.  Through this funding Fort Worth is looking to strengthen its business relationship with Nagaoka, Japan, as well as develop a Young     Professionals Mentorship Program. Young professionals (age 25—40) will work for ten days alongside their counterparts in  Nagaoka, Japan while being home hosted.  In 2013, Japanese young professionals will   participate in similar mentorships in Fort Worth.  Selected participants will gain:
  • International work experience
  • Expanded business networks
  • Japanese protocol training
  • Perspectives on global marketplaces
“We believe that businesses  in both cities will see the value of this program and sustain it for many years to come.  We would like to make this an annual exchange expanding into many areas of economic development,” said Renee Snoke, Chair of  Sister Cities’ Emerging Leaders Network. Limited partial scholarships are available and applications must be received by June 1st.  For more information, contact beth@fwsistercities.org or call 817/632-7105 or visit www.fwsistercities.org.

The Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe

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April 13-May 13, 2012

In our Sister City of Trier

People throughout the world traveled to Trier to see the Holy Robe, which is said to have been worn by Jesus on the way to His crucifixion. Christ’s Seamless Tunic is Trier Cathedral’s best-known treasure. Normally kept covered and protected from light, it is only rarely on open display – that is, during the Holy Robe Pilgrimages. In the last hundred years, this has taken place three times: in 1933, 1959 and 1996. Learn more about the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe Local artist and Fort Worth Sister Cities member Nancy Lamb was invited by the Bishop’s Museum of Trier in cooperation with the Fort Worth Gesellschaft of Trier to attend this event, viewing the exhibition from her own perspective and cultural background. She and other artists from around the globe reflected on their experiences through their craft and will exhibit as part of a review-exhibition, themed “Bring Together what is Divided,” at the Bishop’s Museum in 2013. Nancy Lamb (American, born 1956) is a sculptor and painter of great versatility who blends aspects of perspective, wit and sophistication to create diverse forms of art which never fail to delight and challenge.  The unusual angles and spontaneous, unposed quality of her photos are used to create popular slice-of-life oil paintings, “Social Spaces.” While best known for this series, she has engaged a variety of media since the 1970s, including two 200-foot terrazzo floors at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and murals for 8.0 Restaurant and the Women’s Center in Fort Worth. Lamb is represented by Artspace 111 and has received an Artist Award in 2010 at Preservation is the Art of the City. Pictured below are Nancy Lamb during her expedition to the 4th Century Tombs in Trier:                                             Learn more about Nancy’s work here Get connected with more Sister City Events and Happenings

2012-05-13 11:29

The Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe

April 13-May 13, 2012

In our Sister City of Trier

People throughout the world traveled to Trier to see the Holy Robe, which is said to have been worn by Jesus on the way to His crucifixion. Christ’s Seamless Tunic is Trier Cathedral’s best-known treasure. Normally kept covered and protected from light, it is only rarely on open display – that is, during the Holy Robe Pilgrimages. In the last hundred years, this has taken place three times: in 1933, 1959 and 1996. Learn more about the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe Local artist and Fort Worth Sister Cities member Nancy Lamb was invited by the Bishop’s Museum of Trier in cooperation with the Fort Worth Gesellschaft of Trier to attend this event, viewing the exhibition from her own perspective and cultural background. She and other artists from around the globe reflected on their experiences through their craft and will exhibit as part of a review-exhibition, themed “Bring Together what is Divided,” at the Bishop’s Museum in 2013. Nancy Lamb (American, born 1956) is a sculptor and painter of great versatility who blends aspects of perspective, wit and sophistication to create diverse forms of art which never fail to delight and challenge.  The unusual angles and spontaneous, unposed quality of her photos are used to create popular slice-of-life oil paintings, “Social Spaces.” While best known for this series, she has engaged a variety of media since the 1970s, including two 200-foot terrazzo floors at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and murals for 8.0 Restaurant and the Women’s Center in Fort Worth. Lamb is represented by Artspace 111 and has received an Artist Award in 2010 at Preservation is the Art of the City. Pictured below are Nancy Lamb during her expedition to the 4th Century Tombs in Trier:                                             Learn more about Nancy’s work here Get connected with more Sister City Events and Happenings

Fort Worth Sister Cities Wins Best Overall Program in U.S. for 8th Time

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Sister Cities International Recognizes  2011 Annual Award Winners 

Fort Worth Sister Cities is proud to once again be recognized as having the Best Overall Program in the U.S. awarded by Sister Cities International’s 2011 Annual Awards Program!  The Awards, given in several categories, recognize sister city programs that demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in advancing the goals and mission of the sister cities movement.  Read the press release here. Fort Worth, along with other winners in different categories, were honored at the Lou Wozar Awards Ceremony on July 14th at the 56th Annual Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the eighth time, more than any other U.S. city, Fort Worth Sister Cities has received the award. Thanks to our members and all who have continued to show your support and commitment. This award was received because of the combined efforts of many people. Thank you! Read the Best Overall Program Executive Summary.

2012-05-08 10:06

Fort Worth Sister Cities Wins Best Overall Program in U.S. for 8th Time

Sister Cities International Recognizes  2011 Annual Award Winners 

Fort Worth Sister Cities is proud to once again be recognized as having the Best Overall Program in the U.S. awarded by Sister Cities International’s 2011 Annual Awards Program!  The Awards, given in several categories, recognize sister city programs that demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in advancing the goals and mission of the sister cities movement.  Read the press release here. Fort Worth, along with other winners in different categories, were honored at the Lou Wozar Awards Ceremony on July 14th at the 56th Annual Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the eighth time, more than any other U.S. city, Fort Worth Sister Cities has received the award. Thanks to our members and all who have continued to show your support and commitment. This award was received because of the combined efforts of many people. Thank you! Read the Best Overall Program Executive Summary.