Mwanza Comes to Tulsa: A Historic Visit, A Promising Future
Tulsa recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from Mwanza, Tanzania, to celebrate the official launch of our newest Sister City partnership and the first on the African continent. From signing ceremonies and cultural tours to community gatherings and heartfelt conversations, the week highlighted the power of international friendship and mutual exchange.
A Season of Utsunomiya: Sister City Partnership in Full Bloom
This spring, Tulsa was in full bloom with cultural celebrations, student exchanges, and cherry blossoms—all in honor of our Sister City, Utsunomiya, Japan. From postcards to samurai armor, explore how this long-standing partnership brought global connection to life across Tulsa.
Tulsa Global Alliance Featured in Vision Tulsa 2025
TGA is honored to be included in Vision Tulsa 2025, a publication of Tulsa City Council and the City of Tulsa. Copies are available at select locations, including City Hall and Tulsa International Airport, but you can enjoy the digital edition here.
Eisenhower International School Parade and Fair 2025
Over 500 Eisenhower elementary students explored 14 different cultures from across the globe at the 2025 Eisenhower International School Parade and Fair!
Students from Amiens, France Meet Mayor Nichols at Tulsa City Hall
Students from Saint-Martin elementary school in our Sister City of Amiens, France visited Tulsa City Hall to meet Mayor Nichols and learn about life in Tulsa.
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at Tulsa Community College
Rex Burnett, Chair of the Tulsa-Kaohsiung Sister City Partnership, hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration at TCC’s SE campus for students, faculty, and staff. Attendees enjoyed food and craft making while learning Lunar New Year history and traditions.
Discussing TGA and Citizen Diplomacy with ORU’s Protocol and Diplomacy Class
TGA’s Executive Director, Micah Keyan, presents to the Protocol and Diplomacy class at Oral Roberts University.
Utsunomiya, Japan: Travel Journal from Jael Rollocks
TGA volunteer and ORU student, Jael Rollocks, recently visited Tulsa’s Sister City of Utsunomiya, Japan with Tulsa Community College’s Study Abroad class and wrote a travel journal full of videos and photos detailing her incredible, life-changing experience.
Tulsa-Celle Ornament Exchange
Elementary students from Tulsa's Riverfield Country Day School and our Sister City of Celle, Germany exchanged ornaments for the holidays!
Godzilla 70th Anniversary Event Recap
On November 16 2024, Tulsa Global Alliance and our community partner, Circle Cinema, joined together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Godzilla with a SOLD OUT screening of the original 1954 film, in Japanese with English subtitles. Dr. Bill Tsutsui, Chancellor and Professor of History at Ottawa University in Kansas, came to Tulsa to introduce the movie, answer questions, and provide lively commentary with an engaged audience after the film.