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Meet New Board President Tim Robbins

Hello, ¡Hola!, Kon'nichiwa: As the new president of Springfield Sister Cities Association, I want to take a minute to share why this is such a special organization. Being an educator…

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Read more about the article Celebrate the spirit of Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring mariachi band, Viva Xalisco

Celebrate the spirit of Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring mariachi band, Viva Xalisco

Springfield Sister Cities Association is pleased to announce the return of Taste of Tlaquepaque on Friday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at Drury University’s Clara Thompson Hall. The concert celebrates…

Continue ReadingCelebrate the spirit of Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring mariachi band, Viva Xalisco
Read more about the article Sister Cities celebrates 20 years of friendship with Tlaquepaque, Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque

Sister Cities celebrates 20 years of friendship with Tlaquepaque, Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque

Springfield Sister Cities Association invites the public to join them for a festive celebration of their 20-year sister city relationship with Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. The event, called Taste of Tlaquepaque:…

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Read more about the article Springfield Sister Cities and Moxie Cinema partner on Roma film screening to promote “Peace Through People”
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Springfield Sister Cities and Moxie Cinema partner on Roma film screening to promote “Peace Through People”

Springfield Sister Cities Association is excited to announce its partnership with Moxie Cinema to screen Mexican and Japanese films as another way to promote “Peace Through People.” The first screening…

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Read more about the article Springfield Sister Cities and Grupo Latinoamericano bring Mexican music sensation Canela to Springfield

Springfield Sister Cities and Grupo Latinoamericano bring Mexican music sensation Canela to Springfield

Springfield Sister Cities Association (SSCA) and Grupo Latinoamericano (GLA) are excited to announce two upcoming concerts featuring Grupo Musical Canela, a musical group from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, one of Springfield’s sister…

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Read more about the article Sister Cities brings Mexican musicians and artisans to Springfield for Taste of Tlaquepaque: Cultivating Love

Sister Cities brings Mexican musicians and artisans to Springfield for Taste of Tlaquepaque: Cultivating Love

Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents Taste of Tlaquepaque: Cultivating Love on Friday, October 14, 2022 beginning at 7 p.m. at The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing, 3060 N.…

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Read more about the article Sister Cities brings Mexican musicians and artisans to Springfield for Taste of Tlaquepaque: Colorful Mexico

Sister Cities brings Mexican musicians and artisans to Springfield for Taste of Tlaquepaque: Colorful Mexico

Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents Taste of Tlaquepaque: Colorful Mexico on Friday, October 8, 2021 beginning at 7 p.m. at The Diamond Room, 2340 W. Grand St., Springfield, Mo.…

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Read more about the article Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents Taste of Tlaquepaque: Viva Jalisco on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 7-10 p.m. at historic Firehouse No. 2, 101 E. Commercial St., Springfield, Mo.…

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Read more about the article SOLD OUT | Taste of Tlaquepaque: A Night at the Cantina

SOLD OUT | Taste of Tlaquepaque: A Night at the Cantina

One of our most popular annual events, Taste of Tlaquepaque, sold out in July this year. We are extremely grateful to our valued sponsors and loyal volunteers who made it…

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Read more about the article Thank you for a great Taste 2017!

Thank you for a great Taste 2017!

The 2017 Taste of Tlaquepaque event was one of the best yet thanks to a great guest list and some amazing partnerships! The fundraiser was held on Friday, October 13…

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2025 Events

2025 Japan Trip Informational Meetings
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Tue., April 1, 10am-7pm

Kite and Pinata Festival
Sat., Apr. 5, 11am-5pm
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Gigs in the Garden
First Three Sundays in May at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sun., May 18, 11:30am-2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

Isesaki Culture Exchange
August
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

29th Japanese Fall Festival
Fri., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 7
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Thu., Sept. 18-Mon., Sept. 29

Gigs in the Garden
Sundays in October at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 10
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Fri., Oct. 31, 10am-6pm

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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