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SIST A �' �� }� Bringing E �$ CITIES The World { y S '�,. $.•Wes.,�. Together Projects You Can Do ��, • Letter writing. When exchanging cor- Sister City programs and projects are _ respondence with a community that developed out of mutual desires and interest. _- — speaks another language, a Langauge There is no cut-and-dried pattern. Projects are Resource Committee is essential. Other only limited by the imagination and resources than face-to-face visits, one of the most of the communities. In general, Sister Cities r— important ways of exchanging ideas with appear to succeed better wher the cities are of overseas contacts is through the per- imilar size and have similar interests and = sonal letter. ays of making a living. Through visits or ex ` • School affiliations can be a stimulating change of correspondence, both cities discuss activity if organized within your educa- tional s stem. The can b ad the types of projects they would like to carry y y e a strop g out. When one or more projects are agreed junct to your school's language, history, upon, the program is carried out by the cultural and other programs. There is no citizens on both sides. \ end to the fascinating projects young � �' � q In beginning the program,a community may people can engage in to enlarge their wish to start by sending a group of 8 x 10 horizons of learning. inch photographs of its city along with Technical and professional exchanges background material. Remember, language i „� can have benefits to both communities b _ �1 far in excess of the limited costs involy- arriers can be overcome by various visual presentations. The affiliate may want to ed. Many U.S. cities and thew' affiliates publish these in the local newspaper. You have exchanged experts in iransporta r should ask for photos and news of the city so tion,housing,medical systems,etc. your local newspaper can acquaint your own { • Radio contacts between sister cities can �' be made b amateur shortwave radio citizens with your sister city. y The following are some of Ahe types of pro- operators.Special broadcasts on records W r jects which have been carried out successfully or tape are made for use abroad. SISTER CITIES by other communities. The projects you or exhibits. Both school children and decide on may be more comprehensive than bers of local art clubs exchange art t� work with their overseas counterparts. this brief list,depending upon your community resources and ingenuity. The material is often exhibited in public buildings and merchants' windows in • Exchanges of visitors, officials, promi- both towns. r nent citizens, musicians, students, • Photo exhibits. Camera clubs of both teachers, professionals, news reporters, INTERNATIONAL towns exchange collections of stills, radio and TV,labor,etc. slides and documentary motion pictures. : • Organized tours. Hospitality and cere- • Sending of mementos, not on a ' • monies for visiting groups. Suite 424-26 charitable basis, but of mutual interest • Club affiliations. Development of rela- 1625 Eye St., N.W. and respect. Gifts are generally modest tions between such groups as Lions, Washington,D.C.20006 ones. Rotary, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Tel: (202)293.5504 • Exchange of music,recordings and plays. r women's clubs, and hobby clubs, etc., • Publication and preparation of food with their counterparts in the sister city, recipes from the foreign country.