
Updated at 2025-04-17
This intricately carved wooden gift bears the name of Mr. Ladrick Sheppard, Mayor of Orange Walk Town, along with the year 2024—commemorating the formal establishment of sister city ties with Taoyuan. Shaped like a key to symbolize open and friendly exchange, the piece also serves a practical function with its decorative hooks.
Alliance Date: June 1, 2024
Language: English
Area: 19 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 15,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Renowned for its sugar industry, Orange Walk Town is nicknamed “Sugar City” due to its Tower Hill Sugar Factory, which controls the nation's sugarcane production. Tourism is another key industry in Orange Walk Town, as tourists travel from around the world to the town for its picturesque ecological tours and historic Mayan cultural sites.