World Twin Cities Day

International Sister Cities Day is usually celebrated on the last Sunday of April The spring date for celebrating the international holiday was chosen by the World Federation of Twin Cities (WFTG) The federation's headquarters is located in Paris The mission of the WFIG is to strengthen friendly ties and trade and economic relations between cities located in different countries Two cities from different countries exchange practical experience in farming, get acquainted with history, cultural heritage, and strengthen cultural and sports ties As part of the friendly brotherhood, youth exchange programs, scientific congresses, medical conferences, and joint creative projects are held The two cities become “sworn brothers” in relation to each other, ie If one is in trouble, then the other is obliged to come to the rescue The form of support can be different - humanitarian aid, monetary compensation, purchase of equipment, etc Such an association is especially valuable when natural disasters, man-made disasters, economic crises, etc occur The status of “sister city” means international recognition and a “high degree” of trust The concept of brotherhood is based on noble goals that are aimed at the well-being and prosperity of city residents The coat of arms of the WPPG consists of two rings, which are united by one key The rings symbolize the union, and the key symbolizes the city The first friendly agreement was signed between Russian Stalingrad and British Coventry The British sent a homespun tablecloth and money collected for the restoration of the city The wisest aphorism was embroidered on the beautiful tablecloth: “a little help is better than a lot of sympathy” The textile gift was decorated with embroidery in the form of (8000!) names of Coventry residents On Sister Cities Day, residents' gatherings, educational conferences and congresses are traditionally held At public events, people exchange news from the film industry, literary works, as well as effective workshops on housekeeping The holiday is characterized by friendly matches and competitions, performances by theater and pop stars, photo exhibitions and art galleries Environmental activists, sociologists and ecologists are making their contribution Charitable foundations donate equipment for hospitals; books, clothes and medicines for the poor We also implement exciting experience exchange programs for talented youth with immersion in a new language environment Friendly chains acquire new links and form global solitaire games The movement of “sister cities” is gaining high speed One city can “make friends” with hundreds of new ones So, for example, Moscow’s list of friends includes many cities from France and England, as well as Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Athens, Tokyo, Seoul, Yerevan, etc St Petersburg maintains warm friendly ties with Los Angeles, Milan, Bombay, Barcelona, ​​Paris, Bangkok, Krakow and many others etc Sister Cities Day is gaining increasing importance and prestige in the international arena