Dedicating the new Sister Cities Signpost at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Councilman LaBonge was joined by several Consuls General representing nations with which Los Angeles shares a Sister City relationship at a special dedication ceremony of the new Sister Cities Signpost at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 27th before the Los Angeles Times Travel Show. The Councilman also welcomed representatives from Sister Cities of Los Angeles Incorporated. Los Angeles has 24 official Sister Cities, which include Aukland, New Zealand; Berlin, Germany; Beirut, Lebanon, Bordeaux, France; Busan, South Korea; Eilat, Israel; Giza, Egypt; Guangzhou, China; Ischia, Italy; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kaunas, Lithuania; Lusaka, Zambia; Makati, Philippines; Mexico City, Mexico; Mumbai, India; Nagoya, Japan; Salvador, Brazil; San Salvador, El Salvador; Split, Croatia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Taipei, Taiwan; Vancouver, Canada; Yerevan, Armenia. There is already a Sister Cities Signpost at the northeast corner of 1st and Main Streets across from Los Angeles City Hall. This new signpost welcomes the world to the Los Angeles Convention Center for years to come. Councilman LaBonge serves as Chairman of Sister Cities of Los Angeles Incorporated.

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