Nagaoka,
Japan - Signed 1987
Nagaoka's strong support of the Sister Cities concept enables
this to be Fort Worth's most active program with over 200
youth and adults exchanging each year for programs in sports,
culture and education. For over 12 years, Shinichi Hara,
the "Safeway" of Nagaoka, has sponsored over $1 million
in scholarships both in Nagaoka and Fort Worth for students
and teachers to participate in an annual two-week educational
exchange. Nagaoka, fireworks capitol of Japan, sent a spectacular
fireworks gift for Fort Worth's celebration as an All America
City. Developed exchanges include fire, rescue and Red Cross
training, Rotary and Soroptimists civic programs, cowboys
and culture programs for tourism, and was recognized internationally
for their creative participation in the 100-day Sun and
Star Festival Parade and the Sister Cities International
celebration.
City Update April 2008
Nagaoka will partner with the filmies this month for a magnificent evening of Japanese culture at Ronin. Join us for some Japanese cuisine and a Samurai film.
For more information about the Nagaoka City group please contact Beth Weibel at 817-392-2657 or click to email.
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Nagaoka, Japan city link: http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/
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