Marrickville has got a new relationship with Bethlehem. They are now sister cities. The new sister has joined other cities including: Funchal from Portugal, Keelung from Taiwan, Kos from Greece, Larnaca from Cyprus, Safita from Syria and 6 October from Egypt. It caused a stir from the Jewish community but the Council voted into her favour. All the sisters celebrates like an extended family.

Displays at Sister Cities Multicultural Event.

Opening music performance.

Beijing Opera performance representing Keelung from Taiwan.

Traditional dance performance by Cyprian Dance School representing Larnaca from Cyprus.

Poetry reading by Saleh Saqqaf representing Bethlehem from Palestine.