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1) Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture

  • Sistership : May 18, 2007
  • Regional characteristics
    • This is where the volcano erupted in 1996. It is famous for Obama and Unzen hot springs, attracting 4.2 million tourists annually. There is a Unzen-Amakusa National Park here.
    • Cherry Blossom Festival (March). Obama Hot Spring Festival(April), Natural Park Competition(August)
  • Exchange activities
    • Participating in commemorative events (10th anniversary of sisterhood relationship, etc.)
    • Participating in various cultural events (Gurye-gun Cornelian Cherry Festival)
    • Promotion of youth visits between sister cities

2) Chizhou City, Anhui Province, China

  • Sistership : November 5, 2003
  • Regional characteristics
    • Jiu Hua Mountain-one of the four major Buddhist sanctuaries in China, Gu Niu Jiang- National Wildlife Reserve, Lake Sheng Jin-National Wetland Reserve.
    • Designated Cultural Festival & Jiu Hua Mountain Ritual Ceremony (Lunar calendar July 30 every year.)
  • Exchange history
    • Dispatch exchange officials (Gurye-gun ↔ Chi zhou city)
    • Participation in celebrations (14th anniversary of sisterhood, etc.)
    • Promotion of youth visits between sister cities