Here is the latest chapter in our ongoing Wine Internship Program! Thanks to our generous Tokaj Sister City supporters, we were able to send Kevin Valencia, a Santa Rosa Junior College student, to Tokaj Hungary for the crush. Kevin displayed such enthusiasm for Hungarian wines and an opportunity to work in Hungary that we […]
To create bonds for both Hungarian and American economic and cultural exchanges to benefit both cities.
The goal of the Committee is to promote mutual respect and understanding between Tokaj and Sonoma through access to wine culture, education, business, trade and partnership building.
The Sonoma Tokaj […]
From the Sonoma Index-Tribune
More than 150 years ago, a quarter of Sonoma’s residents were Chinese immigrants who helped form Wine Country, planting grapes and building irrigation systems and wine cellars before being pushed out by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Their labor […]
On behalf of SSCA, I’d like to extend a warm “Thank You” to everyone who planned, participated, donated, or attended our annual event. From where I stand, all of the elements (food, wine, donations, organization) that go into creating this multi-cultural celebration seem to get better with each year.
We are honored to host this annual […]
Event Sold Out!
The Penglai, China – Sonoma Sister City Committee and the Sonoma Sister Cities Association extend sincere apologies that our February 17th Chinese New Year celebration at Jacuzzi Winery is completely sold out.
For questions, or if you would like your name added to the […]
Sonoma Sister Cities Association will bring holiday traditions, food, wine, and fun from around the globe to Sonoma on Friday, December 7 at Vintage House, 264 1st Street East in Sonoma from 6pm to 8pm. Each of the seven cities that comprise Sonoma’s Sister Cities ( Aswan-Egypt, Chambolle-Musigny-France, Greve in Chianti–Italy, Kaniv-Ukraine, Patzcuaro-Mexico, Penglai-China, and […]
The Penglai Committee of SSCA celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Dog (a.k.a., Spring Festival) at fabulous Lily Kai’s Chinese Cuisine Restaurant in Petaluma on February 23, 2018. A wonderful time was had by all, due to the great hospitality shown by Lily and her staff. The food was delicious and plentiful […]
Sonoma Mayor Madelyn Agrimonti sent a Chinese New Year’s Greeting to the Honorable Yang Shengyan, Mayor of Penglai City, our Sister City in the People’s Republic of China. February 16, 2018, was the start of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. This year is the Year of the Dog. […]
