The variety of exchanges taking place involve the Culture of both cities, Tourism, Trade Fairs, Exhibitions by local artists, Regular visits by Youth Delegations to Kurashiki, Goodwill soccer games between high school teams, Exchange performances by Kurashiki Boys and Girls Choirs’ and Christchurch Youth Brass Band, Education, Manufacturing, Technical Visits and Goodwill Exchange visits.
With the formation of the sister city relationship, Kurashiki was host to the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Commerce.
From 1989, regular student exchange programs were established and the exchanges of goodwill between both cities continue to develop steadily.
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