Wunderbar Together: Showcasing US-German Sister Cities Partnerships
Are you or your students looking to strengthen the US-German relationship through person-to-person connections? Use this interactive map (+ websites) to find a US city with a German partner near you!
Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2019 for a regional gathering to highlight and celebrate Sister Cities across the Carolinas and Virginia with a special focus on German- American programs and relationships Time: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Location: BMW Zentrum (Hall) Spartanburg, South Carolina Includes a 1 hour tour of the BMW Plant! Agenda for the […]
Even a fleeting international exchange can challenge perceptions, break down stereotypes, and build mutual respect for other cultures and customs. However, often the intercultural friendships fostered by Sister Cities programming are ones that last – even across generations. The youth exchange between sister cities of Norfolk, Virginia, USA and Wilhelmshaven, Germany is a testament to […]
With its official biennial visits, summer student exchanges, scholarships, and a 5,000-strong “Portafest,” Waterloo’s ever-growing portfolio of programs with its sister city of Porta Westfalica, Germany has netted it “Illinois Sister City of the Year” awards in 2008 and 2017. Given the diversity of its programs now sustaining US-German ties for 38 years, it is surprising to think back to the Sister Cities of Porta Loo’s origins simply in shared heritage and music diplomacy [...]
With its official biennial visits, summer student exchanges, scholarships, and a 5,000-strong “Portafest,” Waterloo’s ever-growing portfolio of programs with its sister city of Porta Westfalica, Germany has netted it “Illinois Sister City of the Year” awards in 2008 and 2017. Given the diversity of its programs now sustaining US-German ties for 38 years, it is surprising to think back to the Sister Cities of Porta Loo’s origins simply in shared heritage and music diplomacy [...]
With its official biennial visits, summer student exchanges, scholarships, and a 5,000-strong “Portafest,” Waterloo’s ever-growing portfolio of programs with its sister city of Porta Westfalica, Germany has netted it “Illinois Sister City of the Year” awards in 2008 and 2017. Given the diversity of its programs now sustaining US-German ties for 38 years, it is surprising to think back to the Sister Cities of Porta Loo’s origins simply in shared heritage and music diplomacy [...]
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Upcoming Events
Time: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Location: BMW Zentrum (Hall)
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Includes a 1 hour tour of the BMW Plant!
Ways for Members and Partners to Get Involved
- Member submissions for our blog: We highly encourage members to submit text+image or video testimonials, upcoming events, previous event summaries, and summaries of your US-German partnerships through our Member Submission Form
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- Promotion on social media/blogs: We would appreciate if you share our Wunderbar Together content through retweets/reposts/features on your blogs! For any content posted about US-German sister cities, we also appreciate the use of our #SCIWunderbarTogether hashtag
- Social media articles: If members or partners find articles that feature a US-German exchange or US-German collaboration or exchange, please email Alexandra Hoenscheid
We also welcome new collaboration and cross-promotion avenues! If you have any further ideas or questions, you are welcome to email Alexandra Hoenscheid.
International collaboration on #climateresilience: #Germany is leading a team of 17 nations, including the US, on the @MOSAiCArctic expedition by @AWI_Media, drifting in the ice for one year to better understand the Arctic climate. #SCIWunderbarTogether https://t.co/OzTgW4TXpD
@BMWGroup presented at the #WunderbarTour, including on "the connection between future mobility trends and urban design" https://t.co/vienpq5fxK. BMW will also highlight the role of cities in US-German relations at our 11/2 SC event: https://t.co/Or6oTTvI8x #SCIWunderbarTogether
Please share: Tickets for our 11/2 NC event with @BMWUSA are on sale! It features Ms. Carol Lopez, Chairman-elect of the SCI Board, a presentation on US-German sister cities, lunch, and a tour of the BMW facilities. #SCIWunderbarTogether #SCIBMWSpartanburg https://t.co/mbUBIubzYw
"It’s amazing how similar we are no matter how different our cultures and countries may be." Our latest blog post interviews Ms. Rupa Venkatesh of @MooresvilleNC on the city's partnership with Hockenheim, Germany! #SCIWunderbarTogether #WunderbarTogether https://t.co/WxM7a1JTAM
Wunderbar Together is a comprehensive and collaborative initiative funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, implemented by the Goethe-Institut, and supported by the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Working with over 200 partners, it is showcasing the close bonds between the US and Germany in over 1,500 events in all 50 states. For more information, please visit the Wunderbar Together website here.