The Beihai Sister City Partnership helped bring global culture to life at the May 2023 Global Gatherings event, featuring vibrant performances by the China Rose dance troupe and interactive engagement with Tulsa families.

In June 2023, international energy professionals participated in a U.S. State Department–sponsored exchange focused on sharing best practices in energy infrastructure, technology, and global collaboration.

Family, friends, City officials, and TGA representatives gathered on June 1, 2023, at McCullough Park to dedicate a Sister Cities sign in memory of Arnulfo Murillo Muñoz.

The Beihai Sister City Partnership helped celebrate Asian heritage in Tulsa through cultural activities at OU–Tulsa’s Asian World Experience and by participating in the Tulsa City-County Library’s annual Asian American Festival in May.

Nam Hai Oriental Market hosted a Night Market on May 19, 2023 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

In May 2023, IVLP participants from Azerbaijan visited Tulsa as part of a U.S. State Department–sponsored exchange focused on developing and sustaining corporate social responsibility.

A two-week exchange brought students and teachers from Amiens to Tulsa, where they lived with host families, joined classes at Edison High School, and explored Tulsa’s favorite cultural spots.

In March 2023, International Women of Courage honorees from Argentina and Costa Rica visited Tulsa through an IVLP exchange focused on human rights, advocacy, and community-based solutions.

Tulsa Global Alliance supported the Eisenhower International Festival in March 2023 by hosting culture booths highlighting Tulsa’s Sister Cities and global connections.

Kaohsiung City Hall is showcasing Tulsa through a Sister and Friendly Cities Exhibition that highlights the city’s culture, history, and iconic landmarks.

Tulsa Deputy Mayor Cassia Carr traveled to Amiens, calling the city stunning and emphasizing the importance of strong global partnerships.

Ambassador Philippe Étienne was welcomed by members of the Tulsa Global Alliance–Amiens Sister City Partnership during a recent visit to the Oklahoma History Museum.

The Beihai and Kaohsiung Partnerships celebrated Lunar New Year at community events throughout January and February, sharing culture and performances at schools and organizations across the Tulsa area.

Leaders from The University of Tulsa visited San Luis Potosí to celebrate UASLP’s 100th anniversary of autonomous status and formally sign a new JumpStart exchange partnership for TU students.

From Advent music to Christmas-market lights, the German American Society of Tulsa welcomed the community to a month of holiday traditions. Members of the Celle Sister City Partnership joined in the celebrations.

Tulsa leaders met with Japan Consul-General Murabayashi, Consul Takahashi, City Councilor Christa Patrick, and Deputy Chief of Staff Rodrigo Rojas during a December 17, 2022 luncheon to discuss ongoing connections with Utsunomiya and strengthen Tulsa’s relationship with Japan.

The U.S. Heartland China Association honored Dr. Xinying (Alpha) Zhang, Beihai Sister City Chair, with the U.S. Heartland Chinese Teacher Award for her leadership in building cultural bridges through language education.

In November 2022, French museum professionals visited Tulsa through a U.S. State Department IVLP exchange focused on building relationships between Native American communities and French museums. The program was later featured in the Global Ties U.S. newsletter.

A Tulsa delegation visited San Luis Potosí for the Festival de Ciudades Hermanas, joining 430th anniversary celebrations and exploring new opportunities for cultural and educational exchange.

Senator Jim Inhofe shared a video greeting to San Luis Potosí for its 430th anniversary, honoring the Sister City relationship he first signed in 1980 as Tulsa’s mayor.