Two program directors work year round deve-loping, organizing and implementing events that articulate and promote racial and cultural pluralism. The City of Eugene proudly nourishes its cultural ties with four Sister Cities. The earliest established friendship was with Chinju, Korea in 1961. Following in 1975 was Katmandu, Nepal with Kakegawa, Japan coming along in 1979. Irkutsk, Russia became the fourth Sister City in 1988.
Lane County shares Sister County relationships with counties in Germany and in China.
Celebrations of Diversity Lane County enthusiastically celebrates life and living in this special part of the Northwest. For a more comprehensive listing of festivals and events, be sure to check with the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County.