SALUDA SISTER CITY
Student Ambassador Program
Each summer a student journeys "across the pond” to spend time in their Sister city. SALUDA hosted Benedetta in 2017 and Nora & Marta in 2024. Carunchio hosted Claire in 2023 and Ariana & Zetta in 2025. Moving forward Saluda will host in even years and Carunchio will host in odd years.
In Saluda, students are housed with families in the town and go on excursions to explore the beautiful mountain environment. Travelers to Carunchio spend a week in the Palazzo Tour D’Eau with its cooking school and Abruzzo touring and an additional week the truffle hunter’s family and/or the Mayor's family.
Opportunities for Students
Saluda Sister City in conjunction with Sister City International is beneficial for students by providing them with unique opportunities to experience another culture through educational exchanges, often including travel to their sister city, which can foster cross-cultural understanding, develop leadership skills, and potentially spark an interest in international affairs, all while acting as a first exposure to global engagement. This is what we have going on now:
YAAS 2025
Closed - Stay tuned for
2026 information
YOUNG ARTISTS AND AUTHORS SHOWCASE
YAAS invites youth aged 12–18 to explore the theme “Friendship: The Heartbeat of Global Peace” through art, writing, music, and photography. Celebrate the power of friendship in fostering peace and collaboration across borders while competing for cash prizes of up to $1,000.
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Ariana and Zetta
chosen for the 2025 Student Exchange
​Stay tuned to 2027 Student Ambassador openings
An unforgettable journey awaits! Saluda Sister City is thrilled to select one or two students to represent Saluda as the 2025 Student Ambassadors to Carunchio, Italy. 🇮🇹
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Youth Citizen Diplomats
Closed - Stay tuned for
2026 information
The Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit
Join us from June 15-21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. for a special week of leadership training, diplomacy insights, and cultural activities.