Building Bridges Across the Atlantic: OSCA Visits Lithuania and Sicily

September 7–17, 2026

The Omaha Sister Cities Association (OSCA) traveled to Šiauliai, Lithuania, and Carlentini, Sicily, from September 7–17 to strengthen international relationships, explore new opportunities for collaboration, and deepen the cultural connections that unite our communities.

In Šiauliai, the visit held special significance as the city celebrated the 30th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Omaha, along with its 790th birthday. During the visit, the OSCA delegation met with city leaders, business representatives, educators, and other community partners to discuss opportunities for expanded cooperation. These conversations focused on building stronger connections in areas such as education, business, cultural exchange, and community engagement.

The delegation then traveled to Carlentini, Sicily, with a similar goal: to strengthen ties between our communities and identify opportunities for future collaboration. Through meetings and discussions with local representatives, OSCA sought to build relationships that encourage cultural understanding, shared experiences, and lasting partnerships.

International visits like these are an important part of OSCA’s mission to foster friendship and cooperation between Omaha and its sister cities around the world. By bringing people together across borders, OSCA helps create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and meaningful cultural exchange.

As OSCA looks to the future, the connections made during this September visit will help lay the groundwork for continued partnerships and new opportunities to bring our communities closer together.