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A Lasting Partnership Begins!
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Malanje, Angola & Hampton, Virginia—FOREVER
On Friday, August 23, 2024, The Tucker 1624 Society commemorated the 405-year link between Malanje, Angola and Hampton, Virginia. This event preceded the official “twinning” of our two communities which was held in September of this year. The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Angola, Filipe Silvino de Pina Zau, the Angola Ambassador to the United States, Agostino Van-Dunem and a large delegation of Angolans attended this notable occasion.
To kick-off the Hampton-Malanje partnership, a delegation composed of City of Hampton and Sister City officials visited Malanje in July. They were warmly welcomed by the Governor of Malanje, Marcos Alexandre Nhunga, the Governor of Luanda, and a number of officials and citizens. A visit to Calandula Falls, Massangano, the Kwanza River, the Saint Isabel Orphanage, and the new Luanda airport [pictured above] provided the delegation with a rich overview of the people, culture, and the many opportunities available. A lasting partnership begins! |
Our Historic BondForever signifies longevity, power, and our binding culture which is here to stay. Malanje and Hampton's bond traces back to August of 1619, when two of the first documented Africans, Antoney and Isabella, arrived at Point Comfort (present-day Fort Monroe). Their son, William, was the first child of African ancestry known to have been born in Virginia, and descendants of William Tucker continue to reside in the Hampton Roads area. This historic beginning and its waterfront commerce naturally led to choosing Malanje Province as Hampton's fifth Sister City. |
Kick-off Visit Photo Gallery
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The delegation began their visit to Hampton with a personal tour of the permanent resting place of generations of Tuckers and others of African descent.
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The delegation enjoyed a firsthand look at the upcoming memorial site which will feature Hampton's direct link to Malanje, Angola.
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Sister Cities of Hampton unveiled a new display case welcoming Malanje, Angola as our 5th Sister City. The display is located in the lobby of the Hampton Roads Convention Center where citizens and thousands of convention goers are educated about our international friendships.
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Hampton's Economic Development Director, Leonard Sledge, presented an overview of Hampton's assets to spur future mutual investment opportunities in both directions. Thank you gifts were exchanged in appreciation for the exciting possibilities ahead!
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