Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association

We were delighted to welcome so many members and guests to our recent spring wine tasting, raising funds in support of our scholarship program. It was truly special to see friends come together to connect and celebrate.
A heartfelt thank you to Matthew Curtis from Three Sacks Full for expertly selecting a beautiful range of Italian wines and sharing the story and highlights behind each one. Much appreciation goes to our dedicated volunteers, who contributed delicious charcuterie and generously gave their time and talent to make this event so memorable.
A wonderful celebration of community and connection. Cheers to great company, meaningful moments, and a great cause! 🍷✨

Celebrate an afternoon of culture, connection, and meaningful impact at the Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association’s Spring Wine Tasting & Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, May 3, from 2pm to 5pm at Three Sacks Full in Seattle.
Join us as we come together to support educational opportunities while enjoying a memorable gathering centered on community and international friendship.✨
Experience a curated selection of wines from Umbria: Orvieto Superiore, Fordaliso Bianco, Sangiovese, Prova d’Autore, and Montefalco Rosso; from Le Marche: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, and Castro di San Silvestro; and from Tuscany: Il Rosé di Casanova and Chianti Classico, all offered at special event pricing. Guests who purchase 6 bottles or more will also receive a 10% discount.🍷

To register, please visit: https://seattle-perugia.org/events/spring-wine-tasting-and-scholarship-fundraiser/2026-05-03/

This Easter, we celebrate renewal, connection, and the enriching cultural exchange that continues to strengthen the bond between our sister cities. May this special season fill your hearts with hope and joy, as we send our warmest, most heartfelt wishes to our members and their families in Seattle and Perugia!

For the second year in a row, members of the Seattle–Perugia Sister Cities community in the Green Heart of Italy and the Emerald City of the United States came together for a meaningful conversation via Zoom, where we reflected on the origins of our association and strengthened the bonds of friendship that unite us.
We extend our sincere thanks to Elisabetta Valentini for coordinating this special gathering, which will be held again in the near future!

What a wonderful and inspiring evening at the SPSCA Scholarship Workshop “Meet the Scholars” held at the Seattle Public Library, Northeast Branch Meeting Room!
A special thank you to our 2019 scholar, Bill Barker, for delivering such an engaging and informative presentation, and to the past scholars who generously shared their experiences studying in Perugia. Hearing their stories truly brought the opportunity to life and inspired everyone in attendance.If you’re considering applying, submit your application before March 31!
For more information, please visit: https://seattle-perugia.org/scholarships/

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers who represented Perugia at the Seattle Sister Cities Soup Sampling tastes from four continents at the National Nordic Museum. Our team prepared and served delicious Umbrian lentil soup with bread donated by our members. With over 400 attendees and 10 sister cities participating, it was a joyful afternoon celebrating culture, global flavors, community, and international friendship.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who enrich our shared sister cities connection, whose leadership, creativity, and dedication strengthen our communities in Seattle and Perugia. Their voices and contributions continue to inspire meaningful bonds across cultures. Buona Festa della Donna!

Join us on Sunday, March 8, from 2:00–4:00 pm for the 2nd Annual Seattle Sister Cities Soup Sampling, an afternoon of global flavors, community, and connection. Hosted in partnership with the National Nordic Museum, this special event features traditional soups from 10 Seattle sister cities across four continents, with each ticket including five delicious tastings.
There are only a few tickets remaining, so be sure to secure yours and be part of this delicious celebration. Come warm up, celebrate culture, and travel the world one bowl at a time, we look forward to welcoming you.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-seattle-sister-cities-soup-sampling-tickets-1982619058976?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent virtual cooking class featuring Zuppa di Farro e Legumi, a traditional Umbrian spelt and legume soup. Guided by Italian cooking instructor Paola Albanesi, participants enjoyed a warm and engaging experience that went beyond the recipe.
Together, we explored the flavors and traditions of Umbrian seasonal home cooking while connecting across Seattle and Perugia. Blending hands-on instruction, cultural storytelling, and conversation, the class was both inspiring and delicious, a meaningful celebration of food, culture, and community.

Starting today through March 31, applications are officially open for the 2026 Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association Scholarship Program, an exciting opportunity to study Italian at the internationally acclaimed Università per Stranieri di Perugia in the beautiful city of Perugia, the Green Heart of Italy.
Each year, we award up to four scholarships to qualified members. The scholarship includes one month of tuition and a 500-euro stipend to help offset travel and living expenses, distributed after the 15th day of classes. All applications will be reviewed after March 31, with final selections announced by April 16.
The 2026 Application Form, along with FAQs and testimonials from past scholars, is available now on our website: http://www.seattle-perugia.org/scholarships/
If you’ve been dreaming of studying Italian in Italy, now is the time to apply!

We recently enjoyed a wonderful visit to the Bakke Coffee Museum in Seattle, a unique space that celebrates the history and culture of coffee through an extraordinary private collection of over 800 large and small espresso machines and related artifacts, most of them from Italy and other corners of the world.
We greatly appreciated the insightful explanations shared by Kent Bakke and Abby Impanbutr, and our president, Mark Ippolito, briefly thanked them for their kind hospitality in welcoming us to the museum, which made the experience even more special. The visit, organized for SPSCA members, was truly enjoyable for all attendees, who sipped freshly prepared coffee while exploring this one-of-a-kind space.
The Bakke Coffee Museum welcomes visitors year-round, with guided tours by appointment, walk-in visits on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, and regular special events.👉 Learn more at www.bakkecoffeemuseum.com