Vallejo, CA — The Vallejo Sister City Association (VSCA) is set to host one of its most anticipated fundraising events of the year: the 5th Annual Black & White Gala, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the historic Vallejo Yacht Club.
Vallejo, CA [January 24, 2026] — The Vallejo Sister City Association (VSCA) proudly marked a new chapter with the installation of its 2026 Board of Directors and officers, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to global friendship, cultural exchange, and citizen diplomacy.
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Vallejo, CA — September 27, 2025 — The Vallejo Sister City Association and the Vallejo Sister City Commission proudly hosted our 19th Annual International Dinner, Auction & Dance this past Saturday, bringing together community members, cultural performers, and supporters for an evening that highlighted Vallejo’s global connections and cultural diversity.
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The Vallejo Sister City Commission and the Commission on Culture and the Arts have unanimously approved the outdoor placement of a newly reconstructed Onigawara sculpture—a traditional Japanese ornamental tile—restoring a key cultural feature of the Japanese Garden located between Vallejo City Hall and the JFK Library.
Vallejo, CA [June 21, 2025] – Under radiant sunshine at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green, the 36th annual Vallejo Juneteenth celebration unfolded with its vibrant blend of culture, music, education, and community. The event—highlighted by the theme “Remember. Create. Act.”—featured a 9 a.m. parade followed by a lively festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing live performances by Tony Lindsay, the Soul Soldiers, Oakland Rising, and Yaboi Nilo, among others.
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Vallejo, CA [June 12 – 15, 2025] — The Vallejo Sister City Association (VSCA) proudly took part in the 76th Annual Solano County Fair, held June 12–15, 2025. This landmark event hosted a vibrant Cultural Pavilion where the VSCA brought global traditions to life through exhibits from Vallejo’s international sister cities.
Vallejo, CA [March 30, 2025] – The spirit of international partnership and cultural exchange was alive and well on Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the Vallejo Sister Cities program hosted a free community Japanese Tea Gathering at the JFK Library’s Joseph Room. The event, a celebration of the 57-year relationship between Vallejo and its sister city of Akashi, Japan, offered attendees a delightful afternoon immersed in Japanese tradition and culture.
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Baguio City, Philippines [February 21, 2025]— In a vibrant display of cultural unity and international friendship, a delegation representing our Sister City program recently traveled to Baguio City, Philippines, to take part in the world-renowned Panagbenga Flower Festival. The trip, held in February, marked a successful chapter in the growing bond between our city and Baguio.
Thank you to all our wonderful members who joined us for the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting last Saturday, January 25! It was a lovely and intimate gathering where we celebrated the accomplishments of the VSCA team over the past year.
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Baguio City, Philippines – Vallejo’s longstanding international connections continue to thrive as students from Vallejo’s Mare Island Technology – Griffin Technological Academy (MIT-GTA) take part in an ongoing cultural exchange program with Baguio City National High School. The exchange, part of the Sister Cities initiative, brings together students from Vallejo and its sister cities across the globe, including those in South Korea, Japan, Tanzania, and Mexico, strengthening bonds for future generations of leaders.
