Burlington, Ont.—April 18, 2024— The City of Burlington is celebrating spring with two free events on Saturday, May 11 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the events are held each year in honour of Burlington’s twin cities, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands and Itabashi, Japan.
This year’s celebrations are extra special as Burlington marks the 35-year anniversary of its twinning with Itabashi.
Canada Netherlands Friendship Day – May 11
10 a.m.
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St.
The Canada Netherlands Friendship Day will celebrate the 19th anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning agreement with the city of Apeldoorn. It will also recognize the 79th anniversary of the Netherlands liberation by the Canadian Armed Forces during World War 2. The free event will include:
Sakura Festival – May 11
1 p.m.
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St.
Each spring, the Sakura Festival celebrates the arrival of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms. This year, the City is also recognizing the 35-year anniversary of its friendship with our twin city, Itabashi, Japan. The free event will feature:
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In celebration of the 35-year anniversary, special programming is planned in Burlington throughout the year, including:
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
“The City of Burlington has deep-rooted and strong relationships with our twin cities – Apeldoorn, The Netherlands and Itabashi, Japan – and these annual spring events are wonderful ways to recognize them, and anticipated by the community, staff and Council! Especially exciting this year, is the historic 35-year milestone of our bond with Itabashi. Our active, long-term friendships with both cities have provided invaluable opportunities to learn, exchange experiences, and enrich our mutual awareness of each other’s culture and communities. On behalf of Burlington Council, we invite you all to come out to these events and help us celebrate!”
Hassan Raza, Chair of Burlington Mundialization Committee
“We are so fortunate to have formed such strong ties with our twin cities. I encourage everyone to attend these immersive events and honour the cultural bonds we share. Both events are free and open to the public. Be sure to look for other opportunities throughout the year to help celebrate the 35-year anniversary of Burlington’s twinning with Itabashi.”
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Media contact: City of Burlington Corporate Communications
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