Fort Worth Sister Cities

Sakura Circuit: Journey to Japan
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-21 | TX
Experience the best of Japan on this immersive 11-day tour featuring cherry blossom season, cultural traditions, and iconic landmarks.

Begin in Nagaoka as official Fort Worth ambassadors, celebrating our sister city partnership while enjoying “hanami,” or cherry blossom, season at Yukyuzan Park and touring the renowned Nagaoka Fireworks Factory. Journey to historic Kyoto to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites including Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the golden Kinkaku-ji, participate in a traditional tea ceremony and Zen meditation session, and wander through the atmospheric geisha district of Gion.

Conclude in vibrant Tokyo with visits to the Samurai Ninja Museum, the ancient Asakusa Kannon Temple, and upscale Ginza district. Experience authentic Japanese culture through hands-on activities including a sushi-making class, tea ceremony, and Zazen meditation, while traveling seamlessly between cities on Japan’s efficient bullet train. The tour includes select meals and a farewell dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay.

$1,000 deposit due Dec. 15
Register.

tentative itinerary.

Global Gallery Night
2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
What does Francisco de Goya mean to a Spanish-language student? How does a French-language student see a painting by Claude Monet? In conjunction with the Kimbell Art Museum and Fort Worth ISD, experience this special event connecting language, art, and culture featuring presentations from high school students about artworks related to their world language studies.

Global Gallery Night affords high school students in the city of Fort Worth the opportunity to foster and enhance global competence by having an opportunity to practice research skills, build confidence in public speaking. Students deepen appreciation for learning about world cultures and art by leading gallery tours of the Kimbell Art Museum’s international collection.

Global Leaders in Action
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-26 | TX
Deadline: March 29, 2026

Join us in the summer of 2026 for the third year of Global Leaders in Action! This exciting program brings international and local students together in Fort Worth to collaborate on the design and implementation of leadership and cultural training for younger students in the Fort Worth community and visit various local nonprofit organizations to experience community-enhancing leadership.

The benefits to participants of GLA are boundless: learning important leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; strengthening global perspectives and gaining appreciation of other cultures; and developing lifelong friendships with students from around the world!

Questions? Contact Paige.

find out more and apply.

From the Heart of Eswatini to the Wilds of South Africa
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-08 | TX
Embark on an extraordinary 12-day journey through the heart of Southern Africa, where cultural immersion meets wilderness adventure. This carefully curated expedition takes you from the vibrant kingdom of Eswatini to the untamed beauty of South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park.

Your odyssey begins in Mbabane, Eswatini’s capital, where you’ll be welcomed with official hospitality. Immerse yourself in the rich Swazi heritage as you explore the renowned Swazi Candle workshop, where artisans hand-sculpt stunning Big Five-themed candles, and the world-famous Ngwenya Glass factory, a vibrant space filled with music and creativity where recycled glass transforms into works of art.

Delve deeper into ancient traditions at the Mantenga Cultural Village, a living museum that brings classical Swazi life to vivid reality. Journey to Pigg’s Peak at the foot of Eswatini’s highest mountain, discovering local craftsmanship at the Peak Fine Craft Centre. Gain diplomatic insights during a briefing at the U.S. Embassy and witness meaningful community impact through a visit to a health center that was constructed with the support of FWSCI.

The adventure intensifies as you venture into South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park, home to the iconic Big Five. Your exclusive sanctuary, Shepherd’s Tree Lodge, offers an intimate wilderness experience in a private zone where elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo roam freely. Over four thrilling days, experience twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles, tracking wildlife at dawn and dusk. Enjoy sundowners deep in the bush as the African sunset paints the sky, followed by spotlight safaris revealing the nocturnal hunters of the night.

This journey seamlessly blends cultural discovery, diplomatic engagement, wildlife encounters, and luxury accommodations, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

April 1 – $1000 deposit due
