Tulsa-Celle Ornament Exchange 2025
Christian Bengel, Tulsa City Councilor and Honorary Celle Ambassador
Tulsa Global Alliance is celebrating a season of connection, creativity, and international friendship as Tulsa and Celle, Germany exchanged holiday ornaments—a new annual tradition made even more special in this 25th anniversary year of the Tulsa-Celle Sister City partnership.
🎄 A Holiday Exchange That Honors 25 Years of Friendship
Made by elementary school students, these ornaments reflect the spirit of collaboration and cultural appreciation that has defined the Tulsa-Celle partnership since 2000. Each ornament symbolizes the shared values, civic pride, enduring friendship, and global community engagement between our two communities.
This year’s exchange was supported by dedicated partners, whose enthusiasm continues to strengthen the bond between Tulsa and Celle.
🇩🇪 Partners in Celle Who Made the Exchange Possible
Our friends in Celle played a central role in bringing this project to life, including:
Dr. Jörg Nigge, Mayor of Celle
Jannis Timm
Nina Erdmann-Jesnitzer
Elementary students in Celle!
Their friendship and hospitality continue to make the partnership vibrant and meaningful.
🇺🇸 Tulsa Leaders Who Made the Exchange Possible
This new tradition was supported by a team of local leaders and community advocates who embrace global engagement with our friends around the world:
Sandy Dizdar, Chair of the Tulsa-Celle Sister City Partnership
Christian Bengel, Tulsa City Councilor and Honorary Celle Ambassador
Mayor Monroe Mayor Nichols
Aron York, Director of Policy and Executive Initiatives
Laurel Roberts, Commissioner of Public Safety
Tulsa City Clerk’s Office
Their involvement reflects Tulsa’s ongoing commitment to global friendship and cultural exchange.
🎉 Looking Ahead
As we celebrate 25 years with Celle, this ornament exchange serves as a reminder of how small gestures can build lasting international relationships. Tulsa Global Alliance looks forward to deepening this connection through future exchanges, visits, and collaborative projects that bring our communities even closer.
