40th Anniversary of Koshigaya Sister City Relationship

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Koshigaya City and Campbelltown will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their sister city relationship on 11 April 2024. To commemorate this milestone, we're hosting a three-month celebration in the lead up to the anniversary.

From February to April, we're hosting an array of events, workshops, and activities showcasing our love of Japan's traditional arts, cuisine, language and more. 

History

In 1984, to commemorate the beginning of the relationship between the two cities, Koshigaya Park (Campbelltown) and Campbelltown Park (Koshigaya) were both constructed. A few years later, in 1989, Koshigaya City donated a tea house, which is apart of the stunning Japanese Gardens in the Campbelltown Arts Centre. In return, Campbelltown City donated a number of native birds to Koshigaya when the Campbelltown Forest of Wildbirds was officially opened in 1995. 

What began as an agreement has developed into a more meaningful relationship. The Sister City bond has developed into a range of long-lasting exchange programs and activities that have taken place over the years and continue to this day. In both cities, it has given residents a global perspective on cultural connections through the values of friendship, respect and harmony. 

Logo Competition

To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the sister-city relationship milestone and to symbolise the enduring relationship between the two citites, we were inviting submissions of designs for a logo that represents the sister city exchange, to use used as a promotional symbol. 

The winning entry will be used as the official logo to symbolise the exchange between the sister cities and will be featured on various promotional materials to highlight projects related to ongoing relationship. 

For more information, visit the 40th Anniversary Logo Competition webpage. 

Join us in celebrating the long lasting friendship between Koshigaya City and Campbelltown City, with a range of events, workshops, and activities.