WS Sister Cities

Celebrating the spirit of international collaboration through Winston-Salem’s partnerships with her sister cities across the world. Nassau, Bahamas - The capital city of the Bahamas archipelago, Nassau has been a sister city since 2006, with efforts focused on business and healthcare. Though not formally included on some lists, Freeport, Bahamas also maintains a cooperative relationship with Winston. Shanghai (Yangpu), China - As a prosperous commercial/financial center, Shanghai (Yangpu district) has been a sister city since 2006. Yangpu has two notable universities and borders the Huanpu River. Partner programs focus on arts and student exchange. Buchanan, Liberia - Named for a cousin of president James Buchanan, the connection started in the 1830's when Salem residents immigrated to Buchanan as part of a joint colonization effort. Cooperative educational and healthcare programs continue to this day. Kumasi, Ghana - In 2001, this African city of nearly 3 million people was formalized