For a long time, the exchanges were mainly focused on young people, Sports and culture. But nowadays, the exchange of ideas, the promotion of expertise and the provision of (economic) support are just as important. New media such as the internet help to foster even more understanding between the inhabitants of Alkmaar and its sister cities. Getting to know the other culture is paramount. After all, we can learn a lot from each other. The cities have come closer, so have the people. We are all part of Europe. With a very special place in the heart for our sister cities.
EXCHANGES AND ACTIVITIES 2020 & 2021
Due to Covid-19, all exchanges were cancelled in 2020. Unfortunately, no visits to the sister cities could be made in 2021 either. However, on May 28, 2021, on the occasion of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the twinning with Bath, there was a meeting in the Vest with live connection to the Alkmaar-Bath Twinning Committee. During this meeting, the book about Eli Prins by Aletta Stevens 'escape to Bath' was offered to the deputy mayor of Alkmaar. The map around Eli Prins Van AlkmaardersopdeKaart was also presented.