Sibiu, Romania
FACTS
Founded: 2019
Head of Government: Mayor Astrid Fodor
Population: 134,309
Area: 1,362 ft, 415 m
Main Industries: manufacturing of automotive components and houses factories. Other local industries are machine components, textiles, agro-industry, and electrical components
Relationship Established
Sister City Agreement in 2019
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Sibiu, Romania
Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, Romania, north-west of Bucharest, the city is the capital of Sibiu County, and previously has been the capital of the Principality of Transylvania.
The city is partially surrounded by the 12th century medieval wall.
Sibiu has been recognized as a Cultural Capital of Europe, and as a Gastronomy Center for Europe.
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With a rich tradition in classical music, the committee once again partnered with Sibiu to host the Erich Bergel and Dorothy Kitchen Music competition in 2026. Dorothy Kitchen was a long time Director of the Duke Youth Orchestra.
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City Committee Chair, Mitch Scurtu, visited Sibiu in Fall 2024 with an effort to renew interest in the previously held, International Musica Festival honoring Dorothy Kitchen who founded the Duke Strings Schools.
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The bulk of program year, 24/25 was focused on identifying funding and planning for the Fall 2025 Festival and competition.
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The Sibiu committee is focused on adding new members in order to continue offering the annual Festival with the goal of one day bringing the Festival to Durham.
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In addition the Mavor of Sibiu would like to have an exchange of youth
