Ten adults from Oliver will depart November 3rd for a one week visit to  Bandai Japan Oliver’s sister city.

2013 marks the 25th anniversary of our  relationship. It was in 1988 that the Province asked community’s if they wished  to take part in this relationship.

Oliver was matched with a farming community of  similar size. Over the years many adults and students have participated in  hosting guests or in turn have spent time as guests of Bandai. Those who have  participated have always come away feeling more worldly, richer in global  knowledge and usually genuinely overwhelmed by how our Japanese sister city  takes on the responsibility of committing to this relationship.

Oliver guests will be offered guided sightseeing, shopping and cultural opportunities. Bandai  will also host a party to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It should be noted  that all  expenses including travel  have been paid for by the  participants.

Oliver hopes to send a delegation of students in 2014 with the  support of our Sister City budget.

Mayor Ron Hovanes