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Bill Gates Inaugurates First India Day Celebrations In Greater Seattle

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and prominent philanthropist, officially inaugurated the inaugural India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area, highlighting India’s role as a “global leader” in technological, agricultural, and healthcare innovations.

Gates, who attended the event as the Guest of Honour at the invitation of the Consulate General of India in Seattle, praised India’s advancements and their significant impact on improving lives worldwide. In a social media post, Gates expressed his admiration for India’s contributions across various sectors and shared his pride in participating in the event while wearing a scarf in the Indian tricolor.

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“India is a global leader with breakthrough innovations in technology, agriculture, and healthcare that are saving and improving lives,” Gates wrote on Instagram. “It has been an honour to collaborate with the Indian government, philanthropists, the private sector, nonprofits, and the Indian American community. Happy Independence Day to all Indians!”

Indian Cultural Heritage

The India Day celebrations featured a vibrant display of Indian cultural heritage, with floats representing different states and regions of India and performances that embodied the theme ‘Unity in Diversity’. The floats, created with input from prominent leaders in the Indian-American community, showcased key aspects of India’s rich traditions.

The Consulate General of India in Seattle thanked Gates for his participation, stating on X (formerly Twitter), “Thank you, Mr. Bill Gates, for flagging off the first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area.”

The event also saw the participation of key political figures, including Congresswomen Suzan K. DelBene and Kim Schrier, Congressman Adam Smith, Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, and Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Additionally, mayors from nearby cities such as Bellevue, Tacoma, Kent, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac, Snoqualmie, and Mercer Island attended, showing their support for the Indian community.

The celebration was a testament to the strong ties and mutual respect between the Indian and American communities, marking a significant cultural milestone in the region.

Richa Kaushik

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