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Denver-Kunming Sister City Delegation Trip
Yesterday members of the Denver-Kunming sister city committee departed for a two week trip to China, focusing on Kunming and Yunnan province in Southwestern China. Denver and Kunming, which both rest at an altitude over a mile above sea level, have been sister cites for 25 years and are involved in ongoing cultural and academic exchange programs.Pictured here are members of the committee with Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper standing in front of a bronze peacock statute presented to Denver as gift by Kunming.
Also pictured is John Yee, founder of the sister city relationship who worked as an interpreter for the US Flying Tigers fighter squadron based in Kunming during World War 2.
Besides meeting with the Mayor of Kunming staff, the delegation will visit the late sculptor’s workshop and academic institutions. The trip, arranged by Access China Tours, will visit Shanghai, Kunming, Lijiang, Dali and Beijing. Click here to view the complete trip itinerary.
