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 tourism 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.
