The city of Tampa marked the 60th anniversary of its sister city relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia, during a celebration on Sunday at Old City Hall.
Mayor Jane Castor and other local leaders attended the event, which commemorates decades of cultural exchange and collaboration between the two cities.
The sister city program fosters opportunities for sharing ideas and projects. For example, officials from Barranquilla visited Tampas Riverwalk and parks to learn about design and planning approaches, while Tampa has looked to Barranquilla for inspiration in other areas.
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