Twin towns are towns or cities in different countries that are paired to promote human contact and cultural connections.
In Europe, the pairs of towns are called twin towns, while other languages refer to them as friendship towns or partner towns.
Other reasons cited are to boost trade and tourism, promote peace and cultural exchange.
An example of this partnership was seen in recent years, when in March 2022, the Executive Mayor of Mansfield Council, Andy Abrahams, wrote to the Mayor of Stryi to offer support for the Ukrainian people.
The council also showed solidarity with Ukraine by flying the Ukrainian flag at Mansfield Civic Centre and lighting up the Old Town Hall in blue and yellow.
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5. Stryi, Ukraine
Stryj is a city in Lviv Oblast, western Ukraine. It is located in the left bank of the Stryi River, approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Lviv. In March 2022, Mansfield District Council and the Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, offered support to Stryi in the following ways: The Mayor wrote a letter to the Mayor of Stryi, the Ukraine flag flew at Mansfield Civic Centre, The Old Town Hall was lit up in blue and yellow, and the council donated £500 from the 500 Fund to the DEC appeal. Photo: Google
6. Mansfield old Town Hall
Mansfield Old Town Hall illuminated in blue and yellow, in solidarity with Ukraine. Photo: Mansfield Council
7. Ohio links
Miss Mansfield (UK) 2016 Amy Beilby visited Mansfield Ohio USA for Miss Ohio week. Pictured at Mansfield Ohio Rotary Club. Image: Mansfield Sister Cities Association/Facebook Photo: Mansfield Sister Cities Association/Facebook