Sister Cities

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Last Updated on Friday, 07 December 2012 21:46

Toowoomba Regional Council has three Sister City relationships:

• Takatsuki in Japan,
• Paju in South Korea, and
• Wanganui in New Zealand (North Island).

The purpose of these relationships is not only to enhance cultural exchange between the cities, but to also to promote and foster strong business opportunities.

As a result of these relationships, Toowoomba hosts several delegations throughout the year. By bringing school students, business people and international visitors to the city, our community is much richer for the experience.

Some significant milestones for all Toowoomba's Sister City relationships were marked in 2011.

• 30th anniversary of the establishment of a Sister City Agreement with Wanganui.
• 20th anniversary with Takatsuki, Japan on November 13.
• 9th anniversary with Paju, Korea.

To find out more about Toowoomba's Sister Cities and enhance your own cultural understanding, visit the websites of these cities:

• Wanganui District Council
• Paju District Council
• Takatsuki International Association

Toowoomba's Sister City symbol

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Last Updated on Friday, 07 December 2012 21:52

The three symbolic elements on the Sister City symbol are indicative of Toowoomba’s three sister cities relationships:

Cherry Blossom (Japan) – National floral emblem of Japan

 Silver Fern (New Zealand) - national floral emblem of New Zealand

Hibiscus Syriacus (Rose of Sharon) (Korea) – national floral emblem of Korea

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