Tacoma Sister Cities

06/02/2026

BITTERSWEET: Youth Voices on Chocolate and Justice
Bittersweet is a dynamic youth video project featuring four short documentaries about world chocolate production in Tacoma's sister cities. Four short videos produced by youth filmmakers explore the creativity and culture behind chocolate and the challenges tied to labor, environmental impact and ethical sourcing. They examine the beauty and the challenges behind one of the world's most beloved foods. Produced by Zeta Maya Entertainment these shorts document the 2026 Chocolate Film Festival.

Go to www.tacomacienfuegossistercity.org/worldchocolateday for more information and tickets.

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
5PM-9PM

Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor St
Tacoma, WA

05/08/2026

04/24/2026

Encouraging news from our South African Sister City Team. We wish you every success with your trip and outreach!

04/16/2026

Celebrate Tacoma-Kitakyushu Sister City's Children’s Day at Tacoma’s Japanese Garden The Tacoma–Kitakyushu Sister City Committee invites the community to the second annual Tacoma-Kitakyushu Sister Cities' Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) celebration. Set within the tranquil beauty of the Japane...

04/16/2026

It's that time of year again! Join the Tacoma-Tacoma Kitakyushu Sister City Committee for Kodomo no Hi/ Children's Day at the Point Defiance Pagoda and Japanese Garden! It's May 9th from 10 to 3 and free to the public! Pack a lunch and join us for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun!

03/10/2026

Date night opportunity coming up. Tacoma Sister Cities presents "Chocolate Road". This is an award winning international film.
The film is based on the story of three renowned chocolatiers--Maribel Lieberman, Susumu Koyama and Mikkel Fris-Holm. On their journey each of them finds how important it is to know the roots of their cacao beans and how they can impact the lives of the farmers that grow the chocolate. Directed by award winning director Tanya Churturkova.
Date: March 10 Tuesday
Showing: The Grand Cinema 606 Fawcett Ave
5:30 pm

02/23/2026

The Tacoma Sister Cities International Chocolate Film Festival
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WONKA
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
4:00pm
Asia Pacific Cultural Center

https://tacomasistercities.org/international-film-festival
https://tacomasistercities.org/wonka2023-film

02/23/2026

The Tacoma Sister Cities International Chocolate Film Festival
Get your tickets now!

W***Y WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971)
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
1:30pm
Asia Pacific Cultural Center

https://tacomasistercities.org/international-film-festival
https://tacomasistercities.org/willywonka1971-film

02/23/2026

The Tacoma Sister Cities International Chocolate Film Festival
Get your tickets now!

YULI: THE CARLOS ACOSTA STORY (Cuba)
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
2:00pm
Asia Pacific Cultural Center

https://tacomasistercities.org/international-film-festival
https://tacomasistercities.org/yuli-film