A Cyber Cafe for Dushanbe: What Others are Saying

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A Cyber Café for Dushanbe: What Others are Saying

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Colorado Daily

Article March 7, 2007
(Cyber Cafe Closer by Richard Valenty)

Daily Camera

Article March 15, 2007
(Deans: Time to pitch in for cafe by Sue Deans)

Don Mock
President of BDSC

Cyber Cafe for Dushanbe – Now It's Our Turn

Richard E. Hoagland
U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan

The Cyber Cafe project will act as another reminder of the multi-faceted and growing cooperation between the United States and Tajikistan. And it is this kind of cooperation that has the greatest impact, for a Cyber Cafe acts as a window into the wide world. It also will serve as a beautiful and lasting symbol of the Boulder-Dushanbe sister city union here in Dushanbe, much like the tea house is in Boulder. It is essential to reiterate the invigorating potential that such an establishment will have, from cultural exchange to real investment, for Dushanbe – and for Boulder."

Tim Honey
Former City of Boulder City Manager and
Former Executive Director of
Sister Cities International
Washington, DC

"The Boulder, Colorado – Dushanbe, Tajikistan sister city partnership is one of the finest examples of local action for increasing global understanding. The Cyber Cafe project will open opportunities for exchange and dialogue for thousands of citizens who otherwise would be unconnected to the world beyond their immediate borders. Sister Cities International celebrates the Boulder-Dushanbe sister city partnership, and we know that both the Cyber Cafe and Teahouse represent a real commitment to creating a more just and peaceful world."

Mayor Mark Ruzzin
City of Boulder

"The Dushanbe Teahouse in Boulder represents the largest gift ever made to the people of the United States from the people of the former Soviet Union. It is a unique legacy of peace from the cold war era, and came from one of the poorest of the soviet republics, Tajikistan. Now Tajikistan is an independent nation, and it's our turn to give to them a reciprocal token of our friendship – a Boulder-style, eco-friendly Cyber Cafe. The Boulder-Dushanbe Sister City non-profit is leading the Cyber Cafe project, and has my full support. I hope that my fellow residents will also support this worthy cause, and demonstrate Boulder's generosity to our friends a world apart."

Congressman Mark Udall
U.S. House of Representatives

"In 1987, two cities on opposite sides of the world, in countries on opposite sides of the political spectrum, collaborated to bring their respective traditions, culture, and history to one another in a peaceful manner. During a time of great conflict and tension, the cities of Boulder, Colorado, and Dushanbe, Tajikistan, united as Sister Cities. Over the next three years, dozens of Tajikistani painters, woodcarvers, and ceramicists worked on completing Dushanbe's gift to Boulder, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. The result was a magnificent structure and a wonderful restaurant that offers exquisite cuisine and atmosphere. Now it is our turn to give back to the people of Dushanbe. Planning is well underway for Boulder's reciprocal gift of a cybercafe, which will be part restaurant, learning center, and Internet connection point. Most of all it will be our way of connecting to Tajikistan – by sharing our culture, helping Tajiks communicate with the outside world, providing educational resources, and investing in their community. At a time when international understanding between countries and their citizens is more valuable than ever, this project deserves strong support."