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September 2020
International Trivia Night
Interact with a live host and other participants on Zoom, while playing trivia on a website that records your score in real-time with fun breaks between rounds. You will answer several multiple choice questions over the course of two rounds with 30 seconds to answer each question. Bonus points if you "bring" an item to showcase from travels abroad. Our team will put together questions to test your knowledge of all things international. We're not just playing trivia, though, we…
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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 online.
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The Amazing Art and Culture of Eswatini
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 the Spearheaders) will also be attending and will share their culture with us. We are meeting at lunch time, so try one of these recipes…
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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 of something off the beaten path in your city, e.g. an architectural gem or sculpture not normally seen by tourists or even generally known to…
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The Evolution of Language
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.
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Reggio Emilia 35th Anniversary Celebration
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, we will be debuting a historical perspective of our mutually beneficial relationship. Stay tuned for more information on this entertaining walk down memory lane.
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Japanese Children’s Day
Free for kids under 12, Kodomo No Hi, Japanese Children’s Day, is a family-oriented community event to celebrate Japanese culture. Join us for samples of Japanese food from local restaurants, sushi rolling demonstrations, games, Taiko drummer and an anime costume contest.
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Jr. International Leadership Academy
Join this dynamic summer leadership program specifically designed for middle school students completing grades 6-8. The Jr. International Leadership Academy (JILA) students will meet and interact with other Fort Worth middle school students as well as university students from our sister cities while studying
international cultures in a creative, fun, and educational environment.
International Leadership Academy
Join this dynamic summer leadership program bringing Fort Worth students together with high school students from around the world.
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Travel to Italy
Journey to the "Bel Paese," beautiful country, and explore the pockets of Italy that make the country a classic. First, stop in Reggio Emilia, Fort Worth's sister city for 35 years, where you will get to know the culture as a local. Venture into the sun-kissed vineyards of Tuscany. Embrace a simpler way of life as you travel through this Old World country steeped in rich traditions and glorious history.
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