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SISTER CITIES OF CARY, Inc. A 501(c)(3) Corporation Established 1989 Cary, NC, USA |
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SCA of Cary 919-466-0355 919-319-1848 |
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NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUP OF THOUGHTFUL COMMITTED CITIZENS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. INDEED IT’S THE ONLY THING THAT EVER HAS. MARGARET MEAD |
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Proclamation in 1993. Most recent exchange: August 2008 |
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Hsinchu City, Taiwan |
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BACKGROUND Hsinchu City’s history dates back 400 years making it the oldest city in northern Taiwan. The original inhabitants, an aboriginal tribe, called the city ‘Chuchang’; the present name of Hsinchu City was adopted late in the 19th century. The Qing Dynasty Emperor Guangxu reigned at that time, and under his rule, the city was expanded and a wall surrounding the city was constructed. During the Japanese colonial era, Hsinchu City began producing glass. Famous for its glass production, Hsinchu craftsmen have expanded beyond their initial craft of medical glass to other types of industrial glass. More recently (1960’s) craftsmen began adding decorative glass and Hsinchu City is now recognized as a center for decorative glass products. The Hsinchu Science Park has been quite successful, especially with the semiconductor manufacturers who are based there. The Park has had a significant impact on the economy and Hsinchu City now boasts the highest average wage per citizen in Taiwan. Hsinchu is home to some fine hotels and tourist travel is welcomed. The city is perhaps the best point from which to explore the mountain areas of Hsinchu County. Strong gusts of wind blow in from the Taiwan Strait, earning Hsinchu City the nickname of the 'Windy City'. While an advantage of the wind is keeping the air quality free of pollution, the disadvantage is it brings very cold air into the area around the time of the Chinese New Year Celebrations. CLICK ON THE FLAG FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Proclamation in 1991. Most recent exchange: August 2008 |
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Le Touquet, France |
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BACKGROUND In 1837, the notary Alphonse Daloz purchased the land comprising Le Touquet. At that time, Le Touquet consisted of dune areas on the Canche Estuary; however, by the end of the century, Le Touquet had become an attractive wooded location by the sea. British enthusiasm for the area as a seaside resort gave rise to the creation of Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd. This company extended the urbanized domain, greatly increased its facilities and developed the resort's activities and hotel trade. The prosperity of Le Touquet is inseparable from the British presence, and its development can be seen from the diversity of Le Touquet's architecture. CLICK ON THE FLAG FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Proclamation in 2001. Most recent exchange: August 2007 - Lazy Daze |
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County Meath, Ireland |