Gilbert Sister Cities

04/28/2026

Thanks to for writing good luck cards to students at Leshan Jiaxiang Foreign Languages School as they prepare for their gaokao college entrance exam. They wrote letters to 216 seniors and 70 faculty and staff.

We are so proud to have played a part in connecting these sister schools!

04/17/2026

Thanks to Sonoma Ranch Elementary for having our Youth Ambassadors at your Multicultural Night! We loved spreading the mission of Gilbert Sister Cities to your students and families!

04/14/2026

Please meet our 2026 Youth Ambassadors!

Maya, Allie, and Mackenzie will be heading to Antrim-Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, and Eurah, Michael, and Amelia will be heading to Leshan, China.

Congratulations to all!

Read the full press release: gilbertsistercities.org/gilbert-sister-cities-selects-2026-youth-ambassadors/

03/04/2026

We are proud to announce that Shandiin Harrison, 2025 Youth Ambassador to Leshan, China, has been selected by Sister Cities International to represent Gilbert at the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit. Congratulations, Shandiin!

Read more: https://www.gilbertsistercities.org/gilbert-sister-cities-youth-ambassador-selected-for-international-youth-leadership-summit-in-washington-d-c/

02/17/2026

新年快乐 (Xīn Nián Kuài Lè)! Happy Lunar New Year to our sister city Leshan, China, and all our community members who are celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse! 🧨🧧

Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year with our candidates and community members at with entertainment provided by .

Wishing you prosperity, health, and happiness in the year ahead!

02/01/2026

Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets to the 2026 East to West Fest! Join us for a night to celebrate Leshan, China and the Year of the Horse.

https://www.gilbertsistercities.org/eastwestgilbertfest/

Date and Time Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MST About this Event Gilbert Sister Cities would like to invite you to attend our annual East To West Gilbert Fest! This will be a wonderful celebration including dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and a chance to meet our 2026 Yo....

01/23/2026

We are proud to bring the Phoenix Wushu Academy back to the East to West Fest as our evening entertainment. Don’t miss our night to celebrate the Lunar New Year!

Tickets are available here: https://www.gilbertsistercities.org/eastwestgilbertfest/

01/07/2026

We can’t wait to celebrate the Chinese New Year with you at the 2026 East to West Fest at ! Don’t miss out on a night of performances and great food inspired by our sister city, Leshan, China.

Purchase tickets now: gilbertsistercities.org/eastwestgilbertfest/

12/29/2025

Join us for a night to honor Leshan, China and celebrate Lunar New Year at our 2026 East to West Fest at !

Purchase tickets now: gilbertsistercities.org/eastwestgilbertfest/

11/22/2025

What a great morning at the Gilbert Days Parade! Our 2026 ambassador candidates decorated an “out of this world” float! 👽🚀