Aurora Sister Cities International is proud to announce that the city of Aurora has entered into a new friendship agreement with New Taipei City in Taiwan. Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Mike Coffman, and the work of the City of Aurora Office of International Affairs and the local Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, the city hosted delegates from New Taipei City on August 18 and Mayor Coffman signed the agreement during the city’s Global Fest Leadership reception that evening. The August 18 Global Fest Leadership Reception featured amazing food, beverage and entertainment showcasing Taiwanese culture and heritage. The city’s Global Fest took place the next day and
With the Friendship Agreement signed, Aurora Sister Cities International will work with Aurora’s local Taiwanese community to develop special projects and programs that mutually benefit both cities. The Friendship Agreement presented to for signature reflected the two cities’ aspirations to create cultural and youth exchange programming, develop closer economic ties and engage in shared learning opportunities. Aurora Sister Cities welcomes New Taipei City to Aurora’s rich tapestry of friendship and sister cities, which include communities in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Korea and Mexico. Friendship and Sister City relationships have been a successful tool for engaging Aurora’s immigrant and refugee community members and growing Aurora’s global presence.
