Comments on: A Tasteful Affair Monday October 5 (We’re Giving Away Tickets!)

By: Terri Weber

Terri Weber — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:58:02 +0000

I’d really love to visit Perm, Russia. Would love to see the Ballet, Drama Theatre, all of the arts & cultural attraction in Perm.
I’ve visited Mainz as part of our Sister Cities program – ran 1/2 marathon several years ago.
Would love to visit Leeds also.

By: SheilaB

SheilaB — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:55:19 +0000

I’d love to visit all the sister cities, but first on the list would be Jiujiang, China. I’d like to experience Chinese culture and cuisine before the country is inundated with “Western” tourists. I’d also enjoy the challenge of trying to speak a few words in a Chinese as it is a tonal language). I caused great joy (er laughter) among folks when I tried to speak a few words of thai.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:45:09 +0000

How difficult it is to choose! I LOVE to travel and experience new cultures. My favorite part is meeting the natives and developing friendships with them – it is the best way to experience a new country. I would probably choose La Plata or Quito since I can speak the language and would be able to connect with the people there. Oh – and what better way to connect and make friends than over good food!? Empanadas, shawarma in quito – or asado with chimichurri in argentina – mmmmmmm!!! que rico

By: PamY

PamY — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:35:50 +0000

I have had the GREAT pleasure of visiting Montpellier, France many times – even before I lived in Louisville and was involved in Sister Cities!!! Having hosted many work exchange students as well as high school students and teachers, I think I’m a Montpellieraine at heart!
However, if I could visit another of our sister cities, it would be Quito, Ecuador. As our second oldest sister city, I would love to meet the many people there who have contributed to our continuing bonds. I am equally intrigued to experience life so near the Equator and to feel the rich history of the Andes mountains.

By: Lisa A. Brown

Lisa A. Brown — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:16:25 +0000

I would like to visit Tamale in Ghana. I had the opportunity to once visit Senegal in West Africa and am fascinated by the strength of my ancestors who navigated the Middle Passage. Ghana, like Senegal, was a major depot in the slave trade. I think it speaks to the strength of a people who are able to endure hardships and still persevere. I would like to visit Tamale and assist in the building of schools. I am an educator and realize that education is one of the keys for unlocking success.
Tamale is similar to Kentucky wherein the residents are farmers. It would be a great opportunity to visit another country and note the similarities between seemingly different people. I facilitate workshops on cultural diversity and stress that we have more things in common than differences. Yet, those differences are what make us unique. We should strive to live harmoniously.
Additionally, it would be great just to experience the culture of others including food, politics, etc.

By: Simone Kraemer

Simone Kraemer — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:14:00 +0000

I would most definitely pick Mainz, Germany. I have German heritage and lived near Mainz for many years. I even met a Louisville student now and then and asked politely to bring back the Courier Journal for my reading pleasure. I love the quaint villages, Christmas market at the Domplatz, summer and fall festivals on the Rhine and Mosel rivers, the castles, the food, the Apfelwein which is a specialty only served in that area and of course the beer! I keep trying to influence my Louisville friends that German beer is better. The food is comfort food and so delicious. It’s a wonderful city for anyone to enjoy.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:16:07 +0000

Perm, Russia seems good to me. I’d like to visit an orthodox church building.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:26:14 +0000

I would like to visit La Plata, Argentina. I’ve always wanted to go to South America, and I think Argentina would be beautiful! I studied Spanish in college and had a professor from Argentina – she always raved about her home country, so much so that I can’t help but want to experience it for myself! The things I’ve learned about Argentine history and how its culture is different from that of most Spanish-speaking countries make it fascinating to me. Also, it would be a fabulous opportunity to practice my Spanish (I’m getting rusty!)

By: Harriet

Harriet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:09:51 +0000

We purchased a piece of art last year at the Sister Cities booth at St. James Art Fair. The artist was from Perm, Russia and was present. He signed the back of our framed picture with an explanation of the scene he had painted. How cool is that? It was interesting to hear about his home city and peaked our interest in Perm.

By: Emerald Kern

Emerald Kern — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:04:20 +0000

I participated in a trip to Leeds England for a sisiter cities trip three summers ago and I had a great experience. I participated in the Breeze Leeds Festival and I got to meet people from all over the world. I would love to go back to Leeds to get to revisit the English students that I got to meet there, but if I had to chose another sister city to go to I would love to go to Perm, Russia. Mostly because it would be so much different than any place I have been. I would like to experience a rich culture similar to that of Louisvilly but varying in language, food, and ideas. A city so far away and similar to Louisville would be an interesting place to vist and experience.