Sister Cities of Richmond Virginia USA

Sister Cities of Richmond Virginia USA Bringing Richmond to the world and the world to Richmond. Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries.

An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond-Upon-Thames, England, in 1930. More than two decades later, in 1956, Sister Cities International was officially founded by President Eisenhower who called for the fostering of international peace, understanding, and economic prosperity through citizen diplomacy. The term "Sister City" is used to

express a mutually beneficial, long-term partnership that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with notable points of historic interest and potential opportunities for economic development and trade. Once a Sister City partnership is formed, people-to-people relationships are then established to lay the foundation for the promotion of intercultural understanding and fostering of educational and economic prosperity through all sorts of exchanges, activities, and efforts on both the local and international level. Nineteen Virginia cities hold approximately 50 of those partnerships, seven of which belong to Richmond. Along with Richmond-Upon-Thames (England), Richmond’s six other Sister Cities are: Saitama City (Japan), Zhengzhou (China), Ségou (Mali), Windhoek (Namibia), and Olzstyn (Poland)

04/25/2026

Join us at Multicultural Festival on June 27 as a vendor, performer or community resource! All applications are due May 15th. Slots are limited so apply today by going to the "Events" tab of our website.

04/24/2026
04/24/2026

Looking for plans this weekend? 🌟 Richmond is packed with amazing local events from April 24th - 26th! Whether you want to support sustainable vendors, enjoy live music by the river, or take the family on a magical garden adventure, there is something for everyone. 🌷🎸🎡

​The Weekend Lineup:

​Friday Cheers Season Opener: Friday @ Brown's Island (Doors 6 PM)
​14th Annual Earth Day Festival: Saturday @ Deep Run Park (11 AM - 5 PM)
​RVA All-Wheel Drive-In & Pop-Up: Saturday @ The Diamond (12 PM - 4 PM)
​Spring Fairy Festival: Sat & Sun @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (9 AM - 5 PM)
​South of the James Market: Sunday @ Forest Hill Park (10 AM - 1 PM)

​Which event is at the top of your list? Tag your weekend crew in the comments! ✨
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04/24/2026

Good news! 🎉 We’ve extended the Early Registration Deadline for our 70th Anniversary Homecoming in Washington, DC to May 1 at 11:59 PM EST.

⏰ This is your final chance to secure the lowest rate—ticket prices increase by $100 after May 1. Space is limited.

🎟️ Register today to lock in your spot, celebrate this milestone with us, and join an unforgettable weekend in the nation’s capital!

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04/24/2026

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Save the date for our next Family Day on Sat, Jun 6. 🎶

🥁 Join us as we celebrate African and African American cultures through art and music.

👯 Participate in art-making activities, enjoy dynamic performances, and more at this free community event.

🌏 VMFA Family Days are the perfect opportunity to gather the whole family and experience the richness of cultures from around the world.

➡️ RSVP on Facebook at the following link for update posts and more details: https://bit.ly/4mL6zpj

03/28/2026

A warm welcome to the Fujian delegation on their recent visit to Richmond! 🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸

This reel captures some wonderful moments from meaningful exchanges with community and business leaders, including Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, Councilmember Jones, Delegate May Nivar for Virginia, Olga Molnar from the U.S. Commercial Service (Richmond Office), City of Richmond Economic Development, Richmond Region Tourism , VCU Global and Sister Cities International VA/WV Rep Frederick Blanton.

The visit highlighted exciting opportunities for international collaboration, economic partnership, and cultural connection—not only between Fujian and the Richmond region, but across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Grateful for the engaging conversations and shared vision for future cooperation!

03/27/2026
03/27/2026

Today we welcomed a Sister Cities of Richmond Virginia USA delegation from the Fujian Province of China to learn more about the offerings at Virginia Commonwealth University, discuss future collaboration opportunities and forge new connections.

03/24/2026

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