Long Beach first became involved in the Sister City International Program in 1963, when the city of Long Beach and the city of Yokkaichi, Japan established a partnership with the signing of affiliation documents making the two communities sister cities.

Today, Long Beach enjoys eight Sister Cities and one Friendship City relationship. They provide over 20 annual cultural events in the Long Beach community, host over 25 international delegations per year and an Annual International Sister City Festival drawing close to 1000 attendees.

Our Sponsor

 

Mission Statement

 
Sister Cities of Long Beach, Inc. (SCLBI) promotes and develops effective and mutually beneficial cooperation between the citizens of Long Beach and those cities of other nations through its affiliation with Sister Cities International. SCLBI promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation - one individual, one community at a time with other port cities of the world. SCLBI exchanges people, ideas and information relating to issues of interest that may include economic, social, cultural, educational, municipal, environmental, professional, technical, and youth concerns.
E-mail: info@sistercitiesoflongbeach.org