In the foreground, American and Chinese flags stand crossed, while the background features a cityscape with the number "40 YEARS" prominently displayed.

Denver Sister Cities International

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Student ticket

Denver&ndash;Kunming 40th Anniversary Dinner &amp; CelebrationWhen: Monday, September 21, 2026 Where: The Turnhalle at Tivoli Student Union Auraria Campus 900 Auraria Pkwy Denver, CO 80204 Event Times: 5:00&ndash;6:00 PM &mdash; Cocktail Hour / Cash Bar 6:00&ndash;8:00 PM &mdash; Dinner &amp; Anniversary Program Attire: Business Casual Celebrate 40 Years of Friendship Between Denver and KunmingDenver Sister Cities International invites members of Denver&rsquo;s nonprofit, cultural, educational, business, civic, and international communities to join us for a very special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Denver and Kunming, China. For four decades, this relationship has brought people together through educational and cultural exchange, civic cooperation, professional connections, tourism, and lasting friendships. On September 21, we will celebrate that history while welcoming an official delegation from Kunming to Denver. We are also honored that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will join us during the evening and offer remarks welcoming the Kunming delegation and recognizing this important milestone in the relationship between our two cities. Meet the Kunming DelegationThe official delegation will be led by:Xu Gaohong Vice Mayor, Kunming Municipal People&rsquo;s GovernmentJoining the Vice Mayor will be: Zhang Lei Deputy Director, Administrative Committee of Kunming Dianchi National Tourism Resort Li Wei Deputy Director, Kunming Water Resources Bureau Li Yanmei Director, Kunming Educational Admissions and Examinations Authority Ying Wen Chief, Protocol Division, Foreign Affairs Office of Kunming Municipal People&rsquo;s Government Together, these delegates represent areas that touch many parts of Denver&rsquo;s own community&mdash;city government, education, tourism, water resources, and international affairs. The evening will bring together leaders from Denver and Kunming with members of our nonprofit, educational, cultural, business, diplomatic, and international communities. It is a rare opportunity to experience citizen diplomacy firsthand and to meet some of the people carrying this 40-year relationship into its next chapter. For Denver&rsquo;s nonprofit and community organizations in particular, your presence sends an important message to our visitors: Denver&rsquo;s international relationships extend far beyond government. They are strengthened by the educators, cultural institutions, nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and community members who create connections between people. Dinner &amp; CelebrationEnjoy handcrafted cuisine by Biscuits and Berries, meaningful conversation, and warm Denver hospitality as we honor the first forty years of Denver&ndash;Kunming friendship and look toward the future.Guests may select a Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian entr&eacute;e when registering. Validated parking on the Auraria Campus is included with your ticket. Registration Closes Sunday, September 6 Specially priced non profit member ticket sales for the 40th Anniversary Dinner &amp; Celebration close this Sunday, September 6, 2026. We hope you will join us in welcoming Vice Mayor Xu Gaohong and the Kunming delegation, hearing remarks from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and celebrating forty years of friendship, exchange, and citizen diplomacy between our two cities. A note about Zeffy: Zeffy is free for Denver Sister Cities International to use. During checkout, Zeffy will offer you the option to leave them a voluntary contribution. If you do not wish to contribute to Zeffy, simply select $0. For more information about the celebration, please contact kunming@denversistercities.org.

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Denver–Kunming 40th Anniversary Dinner &amp; CelebrationWhen: Monday, September 21, 2026 Where: The Turnhalle at Tivoli Student Union Auraria Campus 900 Auraria Pkwy Denver, CO 80204 Event Times: 5:00–6:00 PM — Cocktail Hour / Cash Bar 6:00–8:00 PM — Dinner &amp; Anniversary Program Attire: Business Casual Celebrate 40 Years of Friendship Between Denver and KunmingDenver Sister Cities International invites members of Denver’s nonprofit, cultural, educational, business, civic, and international communities to join us for a very special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Denver and Kunming, China. For four decades, this relationship has brought people together through educational and cultural exchange, civic cooperation, professional connections, tourism, and lasting friendships. On September 21, we will celebrate that history while welcoming an official delegation from Kunming to Denver. We are also honored that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will join us during the evening and offer remarks welcoming the Kunming delegation and recognizing this important milestone in the relationship between our two cities. Meet the Kunming DelegationThe official delegation will be led by:Xu Gaohong Vice Mayor, Kunming Municipal People’s GovernmentJoining the Vice Mayor will be: Zhang Lei Deputy Director, Administrative Committee of Kunming Dianchi National Tourism Resort Li Wei Deputy Director, Kunming Water Resources Bureau Li Yanmei Director, Kunming Educational Admissions and Examinations Authority Ying Wen Chief, Protocol Division, Foreign Affairs Office of Kunming Municipal People’s Government Together, these delegates represent areas that touch many parts of Denver’s own community—city government, education, tourism, water resources, and international affairs. The evening will bring together leaders from Denver and Kunming with members of our nonprofit, educational, cultural, business, diplomatic, and international communities. It is a rare opportunity to experience citizen diplomacy firsthand and to meet some of the people carrying this 40-year relationship into its next chapter. For Denver’s nonprofit and community organizations in particular, your presence sends an important message to our visitors: Denver’s international relationships extend far beyond government. They are strengthened by the educators, cultural institutions, nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and community members who create connections between people. Dinner &amp; CelebrationEnjoy handcrafted cuisine by Biscuits and Berries, meaningful conversation, and warm Denver hospitality as we honor the first forty years of Denver–Kunming friendship and look toward the future.Guests may select a Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian entrée when registering. Validated parking on the Auraria Campus is included with your ticket. Registration Closes Sunday, September 6 Specially priced non profit member ticket sales for the 40th Anniversary Dinner &amp; Celebration close this Sunday, September 6, 2026. We hope you will join us in welcoming Vice Mayor Xu Gaohong and the Kunming delegation, hearing remarks from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and celebrating forty years of friendship, exchange, and citizen diplomacy between our two cities. A note about Zeffy: Zeffy is free for Denver Sister Cities International to use. During checkout, Zeffy will offer you the option to leave them a voluntary contribution. If you do not wish to contribute to Zeffy, simply select $0. For more information about the celebration, please contact kunming@denversistercities.org.

Denver Sister Cities International

Denver-Kunming 40th Anniversary Dinner & Celebration Non-Profit Partner

900 Auraria Pkwy

Non-Profit Partner

$60

Student ticket

$40

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