Tempe Sister Cities
Exchanging knowledge across the world for 50 years, one friendship at a time.
Introduction
Welcome to the Tempe Sister Cities Story Map! here you will learn the history and accomplishments of the Tempe Sister Cities organization as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary 🎉. Explore the cities that have been affiliated with the organization and a few of the delegates stories who have come and gone. Navigate through the past years and the stories of the Tempe Chapter and their sister cities.
Map Tutorial
Tempe's Sister Cities
Mission Statement
To provide person to person citizen diplomacy through cultural, educational and professional exchange programs, to develop global leaders and promote mutual respect and friendships for the city of Tempe and our Sister Cities.
The reach of Tempe Sister Cities exchange program goes far and wide. Many delegates of different backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures have all had the honor to travel to beautiful and historically rich countries around the world. Continue on to the story below to follow where our delegates have explored and what they have learned in their travels.
Delegate Interviews
Hackett House
The Hackett House stands as Tempe Sister Cities headquarters. Built in 1888, it's located in the heart of downtown Tempe. With events like cooking classes with highly trained chef's called "Cuisines of the World" and educational opportunities for children, there's no shortage of fun memories made at this historical site.
Four Peaks Oktoberfest
What's better than great food, live music, a polka stage and carnival games? All of the above! Oktoberfest has been an annual tradition for Tempe Sister Cities for 46 years.
A proud tradition for the ages that continues today
Intern Shoutouts
Learn about the amazing interns who helped bring this project together and their personal experiences through the exchange program.
