Sister Cities of Durham
Zhuzhou, China
ZHUZHOU, CHINA Sister City Since 2012
Located in south central China, Zhuzhou is one of the "Triangle Cities" of Hunan Province, which includes the capital Changsa. It is the birth place of the Yan Emperor, one of the two ancestors of the culture and people of China (Yan and Huang). It is a high-tech city and a major railroad center. Hunan Province is known for its very spicy food.
The "Mountains -- Waterways" connection focuses on the Wulingyuan Historical Site as part of the Wuling Mountain Range. It has over 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1992.
Pictured below: Durham students and teachers from the School for Creative Studies visit #8 School in Zhuzhou.
Activities and Programs:
-- Durham School Partnerships with schools in Zhuzhou
-- Supporting Duke Gardens for planning the Sister Cities Chinese Garden in the Asiatic Arboretum
-- Supporting the Carolina China Council for programs in the Arts and Business Development.
-- Hosting local government delegations to meet with Durham government officials, DPS, Discover Durham, and Duke Gardens.