Rex Burnett, Chair of the Tulsa-Kaohsiung Sister City Partnership, joined Tulsa Community College’s Southeast Campus for a Lunar New Year celebration filled with cultural traditions, symbolic foods, and hands‑on calligraphy.

Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Amélie”! 3/1, 1:00pm (2:00pm Showtime) at Circle Cinema!

The Spring Festival at University School transformed global learning into a hands‑on celebration, filled with lively performances, shared meals, and cultural discovery. TU students, educators, and community leaders joined in the festivities, highlighting Tulsa’s Sister City connections and inspiring younger students to see themselves as active participants in our global community.

Tulsa–Utsunomiya Chair Phil Sharp shares a recap of our special 25th anniversary screening of Spirited Away. This latest installment in our Sister City Film Series was presented in partnership with Circle Cinema and the Tulsa Japanese Friendship Club.

See how the Route 66 Marathon inspired an international running tradition. After visiting Tulsa in 2019, Zelenograd journalist Pavel Chukaev helped spark a cross‑continental connection that continues today. Featuring new footage from the 2025 race, interviews with Dima and Lena Antonov, and greetings from Tulsa partners, this video celebrates friendship, sports diplomacy, and a marathon tradition shared 5,500 miles apart.

Tulsa’s inaugural Asia Fest brought together community members, cultural partners, and international friends for a vibrant celebration of Asian traditions and global connection. TGA was proud to highlight our four Asian Sister Cities and share hands‑on activities that invited visitors to explore Tulsa’s international relationships. This recap reflects on a memorable day of cultural exchange and the growing global spirit within our community.

Join us for a Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony watch party at NEFF Brewing. Come raise a global glass with our community as we cheer on the USA and our friends around the world! Light appetizers will be provided.

🗓️ Friday, Feb 6th, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 NEFF Brewing, 321 S Frankfort, Tulsa, OK 74120

Jan 31st. 3-8pm. Arvest Convention Center
TGA will be showcasing our Asian Sister Cities, so be sure to visit our booth, learn about ways to get involved, play Taiko no Tatsujin, and grab some global swag!

Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Spirited Away”! 1/20, 7pm at Circle Cinema!

TGA board member, Tina Peña, shares a travel journal from Celle, Germany, capturing moments of hospitality, celebration, and connection during the 25th anniversary of the Tulsa–Celle Sister City partnership.

TGA marked the holiday season with a heartfelt ornament exchange between Tulsa and its Sister City of Celle, Germany—an especially meaningful tradition as the two cities celebrate 25 years of partnership. Supported by civic leaders, community partners, and friends in both cities, the exchange highlighted the enduring spirit of international friendship and collaboration. This year’s effort reflects how small cultural gestures continue to strengthen a relationship that has grown for a quarter century.

Thursday, November 13th. 6:00-8:00pm

TGA, the Alliance Française de Tulsa, and Tulsa-area French language teachers invite you to a special evening as we welcome guest teachers from Tulsa’s Sister City, Amiens, France. These educators are visiting as part of the Fall 2025 student exchange program.

Tulsa Global Alliance partnered with Circle Cinema and Tulsa Botanic Garden for a special screening of Roma, marking the first showing in the upcoming Sister City Film Series that celebrates global stories through film and community connection.

Tulsa and its Sister City San Luis Potosí celebrated the unveiling of the Caja de Agua Fountain, a gift of art and friendship that now stands as a lasting symbol of international connection at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

Join us on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. to unveil the newly installed Caja de Agua Fountain at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

The public is invited to attend the celebration. Free admission to the Garden will begin at 3 p.m., with the ribbon cutting scheduled for 4 p.m. The Garden will close at 5 p.m.

Tulsa families joined our Kaohsiung Sister City Chair, Rex Burnett, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Guests enjoyed mooncakes, lantern-making, and stories of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit under the full moon.

Students from Tulsa’s Sister City of Celle, Germany spent the week in Tulsa with Riverfield Country Day School host families, celebrating 25 years of friendship between the two cities. Earlier this year, Riverfield students visited Celle, exploring sites like Heidelberg Castle, the Kölner Dom, and the historic Ratsherrensaal in Celle City Hall.

Tuesday, October 14th, 7:30-10:00pm

Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month & 45 Years of Tulsa-San Luis Potosí! Special Offer & Tickets

This final installment in our Sister City Summer Series highlights Tulsa’s newest international partnership with Mwanza, Tanzania. As our first Sister City on the African continent, this relationship reflects years of grassroots connection, community exchange, and a shared commitment to global friendship. From cultural visits to formal ceremonies, the Tulsa–Mwanza partnership is just beginning to grow.

Celebrating 20 years of partnership, the Tulsa-Amiens Sister City connection has brought together students, educators, and civic leaders through language, culture, and shared experience. From classroom exchanges and French film nights to mayoral visits and global education events, this relationship continues to thrive. Meet new chair Philippe Bled and discover how this transatlantic friendship is shaping Tulsa’s global future.