2013 - “The Year of Le Touquet” |
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Our Mission is to foster international understanding by establishing liaisons with cities in other countries.
We are proud to have been named "Partner of the Year" by the Town of Cary's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for 2012. We want to build on that success and have plans for an exciting year ahead.
Upcoming SCAC Events
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• Board Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 7:00pm
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Our Board Meeting is open to visitors wanting to find out more about our programs.
(SCAC Board Meeting Schedule)
• 2013 Cultural Arts Performing Tour, Friday, May 24, 2013 - 7:00pm
Location: Cary Arts Center
The NC Triangle Area Taiwanese Art and Cultural Event Committee and the Sister Cities Association of Cary, in celebration of the Taiwanese American Heritage Week, are proud to present the 2013 Cultural Arts Performing Tour from the Taipei Physical Education College (TPEC). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on-line (etix.com) or at any Cary Box Office. Download the Poster.
Performing artistic ensembles of acrobat, dance, yo-yo, and folk art that include the following:
- Flag Dance, Contemporary Dance, Dancing in the Rain
- Art of Contortionist, 8 Dimension Rhythmic Gymnastics, You and me are one
- Juggling Duet, Fantastic World of Yo-Yo, Jumping Rope
- The Pyramid
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International Community Events of Interest
- Ongoing: Jane Filer's Friendly Folks mural is on display in the international bag claim area of the RDU Terminal 2. The 45-foot painting was commissioned by the Triangle Area Sister Cities to celebrate the Research Triangle Region's 13 international sister cities.
Recent Events
- Member News / Cary Citizen Diplomacy Award
- New Poster / New Brochure / Newsletters: April 2013 | Older
- Children’s Day Festival, April 20, 2013 (Pictures)
- 2013 Culinary Exchange Networking Reception, April 18, 2013 (Pictures)
- Building Cultural Bridges: 2013 Annual Citizen Diplomacy Dinner, March 21, 2013
- Taiwanese A Cappella Concert - Voxplay Band, October 6, 2012 (Pictures)
- 6th Annual Beaujolais Wine Celebration, Friday, November 9, 2012 (Pictures)
- The September Concert 2012, Sunday, September 9, 2012 (Pictures)
- Canadian Reception, Thursday, August 23, 2012
- Lazy Daze, Saturday, August 25, 2012
- Da-Guan Dance Performance: Fantastic Taiwan 101, May 27, 2012
- Spring Daze, April 28, 2012
- Culinary Exchange Networking Reception, April 26, 2012 (Pictures)
- Nâzim Hikmet Poetry Festival, Sunday, April 15, 2012
- Lá Sona Naomh Pádraig - Happy St. Patrick’s Day!, March 16, 2012
- Citizen Diplomacy Summit, March 15, 2012
- Recognition of WWII veteran, Colonel Hal Shook, March 13, 2012 (Pictures)
- See our Activities Page to see our many past activities
Acknowledgements:
The operations of the Sister Cities of Cary have been partly funded in 2011 and 2012 by generous grants from the Town of Cary.
The Sister Cities of Cary has hosted the following visual art exhibits supported in part by grants from the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, a Cary-based festival supporting local arts and non-profit organizations and activities.
- 2013: Children’s Day Festival
- 2011: “Taiwan Sublime” photographic exhibition at Cary Town Hall Campus.
- 2008-2009: "At the Edges of the Day"photographic art exhibit by Cary and County Meath Photographers at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center in 2008 and at theSolstice Arts Center in 2009.
- 2006: “Spirit of Cary” art exhibition atVarley Art Gallery in Markham.
- 2004: "Images from Markham, Canada." art exhibition at Page-Walker Arts and History Center.
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Our Sister Cities: |
Le Touquet, France
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Hsinchu, Taiwan
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County Meath, Ireland
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Markham, Ontario, Canada
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