Westmont, Illinois entered into a formal sister city relationship with Hsinchu County, Taiwan with a signing ceremony on August 14, 2017. The relationship looks to build ties between the communities in four areas: Municipal, Economic Development, Cultural, Educational.
Over the past several years, the Village of Westmont has grown its relationship with the Taiwanese community, both locally and abroad. This relationship has brought numerous opportunities to the community including international cultural performances, the creation of a new student exchange program, and various opportunities with economic development.
For press releases regarding recent Sister City delegation visits, student exchanges, cultural exchanges and more:
Hsinchu-Westmont Sister City Signing Ceremony A Big Success - August 16, 2018
Taiwanese Performance Group at Westmont High School May 12 to April 18, 2018
Taiwanese Dancers and Gourmet Chef Travel to U.S. for Taste of Westmont - July 6, 2018
Westmont Welcomes Sister City Delegation from Hsinchu County, Taiwan - July 11, 2018
Sister City Signs Letter of Intent Regarding Chicago Prostate Center and Local Business Community - July 23, 2018