On August 24, 2024, we will be holding our 18th Annual International Dinner & Auction! This year we are featuring authentic foods from each of our seven (7) Sister Cities: Akashi, Japan; Baguio City, Philippines; Bagamoyo, Tanzania; Jincheon, South Korea; La Spezia Italy; Trondheim, Norway and Ensenada, Mexico, with live spectacular performances! Our international dinner […]
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June 1, 2024 Vallejo, CA – The Vallejo Sister City Association recently took part in the Vallejo Pista sa Nayon Festival, commemorating the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence. The event, which draws thousands of guests each year, provided a platform for the association to celebrate its strong cultural ties with Baguio City, Philippines.
May 22, 2024, Ensenada, Mexico – In a significant move to strengthen ties of friendship and binational cooperation, Mayor Carlos Ibarra Aguiar of Ensenada and Mayor Robert H. McConnell of Vallejo, California, officially signed a sister city agreement between our respective cities. The signing ceremony took place in the Benito Juarez Garcia Hall of the Municipal House, with officials and community members in attendance.
April 20, 2024 – The 4th Annual Black & White Gala was a testament to Vallejo’s spirit of community and international engagement. Through shared experiences and mutual respect, attendees demonstrated their commitment to building a more interconnected and compassionate world.
April 7, 2024 – The Annual Tea Gathering provided a platform for guests to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, featuring traditional tea ceremonies, and and opportunity for guests to learn more about tea and the tea ceremony. Guests had the opportunity to engage with representatives from the Hagiwara Sojin Tea Group.
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Mr. Quigley’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of our organization, and his contributions have left an indelible mark on the communities we serve.
February 14, 2024 – The purpose of Principal Masahiro’s visit was to follow-up on the “Sister Schools” Program
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November 5, 2023 – In celebration of the Vallejo Sister City’s 55-year relationship with Akashi, Japan, delegates from the Vallejo Sister City Association and Vallejo Sister City Commission embarked on a diplomacy trip to Akashi, Japan, from October 30 to November 3, 2023. Hosted by the Akashi Municipal Government, the five-day excursion proved to be
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September 21, 2023 – A visiting delegation from Vallejo’s Sister City Baguio City, Philippines, paid a courtesy call to Vallejo’s City Hall. The visit was part of a commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the two cities’ sister relationship.
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July 22, 2019 (Vallejo Times Herald) – It’s Bon Voyage to a group of 21 Vallejo diplomats, young athletes and others who are heading to Ensenada, Mexico on a Sister City mission, organizers said. The trip, which launches Monday, is the next step in a several step process meant to forge a Sister City relationship
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