To promote understanding of other cultures through education and exchange programs
To encourage interest in and a value for different cultures
To develop a process whereby Garden Grove residents have the means and opportunities to learn about and communicate with people from foreign countries
Current Events
22nd Annual Friendship Dinner Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Garden Grove Community Meeting Center Room "B"
11300 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Cost: $10 per person
RSVP: (714) 741-5280
The Garden Grove Sister City Association and Garden Grove City Council, invites community members to enjoy a cultural exchange at the annual Sister City Reception on Tuesday, June 8th.
Garden Grove Unified School District students selected to partake in the Sister City Student Exchange Program reunite to share stories of their cultural visit to Anyang, South Korea. During Spring Break this year, nine students spent a week in Anyang, experiencing the sights, sounds, and tastes of Garden Grove’s sister city. At the reception, participants will enjoy the students’ tales from the Far East and learn more about the Sister City Association’s programs.
The fundraising reception is open to the public. Tickets are $10 per person and includes a catered dinner. For more information, please contact Linh Le at (714) 741-5284.
Incoming Vice President, Cam Mangels, welcomed guests and served as the Master of Ceremonies at the 22nd Annual Friendship Dinner on June 8, 2010.
Student Exchange Trip to Anyang April 8 through April 17, 2010
Nine high school students from the Garden Grove Unified School District, along with two chaperones from the Sister City Association of Garden Grove, will be heading to Anyang, South Korea in April. The following students will be representing Garden Grove on this exciting cultural exchange:
Bolsa Grande High School -
Vivian Ha
Garden Grove High School -
Melissa Gallegos, Nathan Carranza, & Okairy Calderon
La Qunita High School -
Vu Pham
Pacifica High School -
Theodore Flatebo
Rancho Alamitos High School -
Mia Truong & Valerie Nguyen
On March 23, 2010, the Garden Grove City Council recognized the nine students traveling to Anyang, South Korea as ambassadors who will be representing the City on the annual student exchange trip.
Korean Student Visit January 9 through January 17, 2010
The Sister City Association of Garden Grove was excited to welcome visitors from Anyang, South Korea, as part of our annual student exchange program. Click on the link below for more details regarding their visit and schedule of activities:
Huntington State Beach with visiting Anyang students & chaperones, host families, Sister City members and sponsors on January 10, 2010.
26th Annual Orange County Korean Festival October 10, 2009
Sister City Association members walked down Garden Grove Boulevard in the Korean Festival Parade.
The Garden of Garden Grove September 29, 2009
Garden Grove’s Sister City of Anyang, Republic of Korea dedicated a portion of Anyang Central Park to the City of Garden Grove, naming it the “Garden of Garden Grove.” The dedication honors the 22-year relationship between both cities. Read more...
