Lexington Sister Cities

Lexington Sister Cities Lexington Sister Cities connects our city with international cities to promote mutual cultural understanding, education and collaboration.

Lexington Sister Cities Commission
• Oversees and assists the Deauville, Kildare, Shinhidaka and
Newmarket Committees with projects and programs.
• Assists the government in proper reception of the many
foreign visitors and dignitaries who frequent the Lexington
area annually.
• Assists the government in international trade relations and
promotion.
• Assists the government and its agencies in tour

ism and travel
promotion on the international and national levels.
• Maintains direct contact with Sister Cities International and
initiates contact with networking agencies in the Lexington
area and state.
• Informs and educates the public concerning the operation
of the Commission and the active programs.
• Assists other cities in Kentucky participating in the
Sister Cities program. The Sister Cities Program offers the opportunity to:
• Learn about and participate in international relations.
• Experience other cultures, language, art, music and ideas.
• Understand the economics of world trade and tourism
and increase our international business partnerships.
• Participate in cooperative community programs based
on diversity.

Throwback Thursday to the 1999 Deauville student exchange group!Students: just a couple more weeks until applications ar...
08/20/2026

Throwback Thursday to the 1999 Deauville student exchange group!

Students: just a couple more weeks until applications are posted for 2027 youth exchanges!🔥

Happy World Photography Day! 📷 Sister Cities International Photo credits to Paul Martin
08/19/2026

Happy World Photography Day! 📷 Sister Cities International

Photo credits to Paul Martin

Today, the "Prix de Keeneland" took place at the Hippodrome de Deauville racecourse in our Sister City in France. Keene...
08/18/2026

Today, the "Prix de Keeneland" took place at the Hippodrome de Deauville racecourse in our Sister City in France. Keeneland Library is continuing their partnership with Les Franciscaines in Deauville.🐎

Today is our ESL group's last day in Lexington! Time flies when you're having fun! Thank you to all the new friends and ...
08/14/2026

Today is our ESL group's last day in Lexington! Time flies when you're having fun! Thank you to all the new friends and volunteers they met during their trip 😊

Throwback Thursday to the 2013 Newmarket Exchange group! Students, get ready! Lexington Sister Cities Student Exchange a...
08/13/2026

Throwback Thursday to the 2013 Newmarket Exchange group!

Students, get ready! Lexington Sister Cities Student Exchange applications for 2027 open in September! 👏

The date has been set! Make sure to stay tuned for updates on our 24th Annual: Edward T Houlihan Halfway to Saint Patric...
08/12/2026

The date has been set! Make sure to stay tuned for updates on our 24th Annual: Edward T Houlihan Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day Silent Auction! It takes place October 5-8 and will be online at 32auctions.com.🍀Register for an account today to be ready!

We are so excited to have Simon from Deauville in Lexington! He is completing a one-month internship at the University o...
08/10/2026

We are so excited to have Simon from Deauville in Lexington! He is completing a one-month internship at the University of Kentucky in Civil Engineering! Welcome! 🎉

Some of the adventures our visiting ESL students have been having around Lexington this week! 🔥
08/05/2026

Some of the adventures our visiting ESL students have been having around Lexington this week! 🔥

Did you miss the performance on July 12? 🩰 No need to worry! Our friends at LexTV have posted a recording of the “Unity”...
08/04/2026

Did you miss the performance on July 12? 🩰

No need to worry! Our friends at LexTV have posted a recording of the “Unity” performance with Lexington Ballet and École de Danse Noëlle from Deauville, France on YouTube for your viewing pleasure! 💙

The link is on our website lexingtonsistercities.com or find it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DulSmC-LM3k&ra=m

Performance photos courtesy of Paul Martin.

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