Denver Sister Cities International (DSCI) held its annual meeting and celebration (January 25, 2024)

On January 25, the Denver Sister Cities International (DSCI) held its annual meeting and celebration in Denver.

The event featured remarks by Sacha Heppell, Executive Director of DSCI, Peter Svarzbein, current Chair of Sister Cities International, and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and others.

Ten cities from around the world that have sister city relationships with Denver, including Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, which began a sister city relationship with Denver in 1960, exhibited booths at the event, and visitors visited each booth to deepen their understanding of each city. Also on display was the “Yatai Float” which was a gift from Takayama to Denver in 1964.

The Consulate-General of Japan was also invited, and Consul Furutani Keiko attended the event.