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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Indian Tricolor hoisted on Seattle's Space Needle for the first time
Seattle, Aug 16 (UNI) In a historic and landmark event, the Indian national flag was hoisted atop Seattle's iconic Space Needle for the first time ever, in celebration of India's 79th Independence Day, the Consulate General of India in Seattle said in an official statement. The Consul General of India in Seattle, along with Bruce Harrell, Mayor of Seattle, and other select dignitaries from Seattle city leadership, joined in the historic occasion and acknowledged the contributions of the Indian American diaspora in shaping Seattle's journey as a tech hub in the US Pacific Northwest, the release added. The flag hoisting marked a proud moment for the Indian American community, reflecting the deepening ties between India and the region. The ceremonial event was attended by the Consul General of India in Seattle, along with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and several senior members of the city's leadership. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell acknowledged the contributions of the Indian American diaspora in shaping Seattle's emergence as a major technology hub. Following the hoisting, a large community reception was held at the scenic Kerry Park, offering panoramic views of the Seattle skyline—with the Indian Tricolor flying high on the Space Needle in the background. A significant number of Indian American community members gathered at the park to witness and celebrate this momentous occasion. The reception saw the presence of several distinguished US dignitaries, including Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9th District), Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court Debra L. Stephens, Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho, and Seattle Parks & Recreation Director AP Diaz. Addressing the crowd, Congressman Smith hailed the event as a "powerful tribute to the diversity of the Pacific Northwest and the enduring friendship between India and the United States". The celebration also featured a vibrant cultural program that included the national anthems of both India and the United States, traditional dance performances showcasing India's rich artistic heritage, and a poetic recital by renowned actor and artist Piyush Mishra, the statement added. In a further gesture of recognition, King County, which comprises 39 cities along with Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, and Spokane, issued official proclamations declaring August 15 as 'India Day,' underscoring the community's growing influence and cultural significance. To commemorate the occasion, several iconic landmarks in Seattle were illuminated in the colors of the Indian flag, including Lumen Stadium, T-Mobile Park, the Westin Hotel, the Seattle Great Wheel, and the Space Needle itself. The Indian flag was also raised at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma City Hall, and at the headquarters of the Tacoma Police and Fire Departments. It is worth noting that India opened its sixth consulate in the United States in Seattle in November 2023. UNI XC AAB
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
In A First, Indian Tricolour Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle To Mark Independence Day
Built in 1962 for the World Fair, the Space Needle stands as a symbol of Seattle's skyline and epitomises the tech-driven future of the US Pacific Northwest region In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations. Built in 1962 for the World Fair, the Space Needle stands as a symbol of Seattle's skyline and epitomises the tech-driven future of the US Pacific Northwest region. The Consul General of India in Seattle, along with Mayor Bruce Harrell, and other select dignitaries from Seattle city leadership, joined in the historic occasion and acknowledged the contributions of the Indian-American diaspora in shaping Seattle's journey as a tech hub in the US Pacific Northwest. A community reception was separately hosted by the Consulate at the scenic Kerry Park, which offered sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, with India's flag on top of Space Needle in the backdrop, where large numbers of Indian-American community members turned up to witness the historic sight. Several US dignitaries graced the Kerry Park reception, including US Congressman (WA-9th district) Adam Smith, Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court Debra L Stephens, Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho and Superintendent/Director of Seattle Parks & Recreation AP Diaz. Addressing the gathering, Smith welcomed the historic celebration, noting that the Indian tricolour hoisted atop the Space Needle is a tribute to the region's diversity and the strong bonds between India and the Pacific Northwest. A vibrant cultural segment featuring national anthems, along with a cultural dance performance showcasing the rich diversity of Indian art forms, and a poetic recital by renowned artist and actor Piyush Mishra followed. In a special gesture to honour India's 79th Independence Day in the Greater Seattle area, King County (that covers 39 cities) along with Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Bellevue issued official proclamations marking August 15 as India Day. Separately, several iconic buildings in Seattle were also lit up in the Indian tricolour. These included the Lumen Stadium, T-Mobile Stadium, Westin, Seattle Great Wheel and Space Needle. The Indian Flag was also hoisted at the prestigious Tacoma Dome, Tacoma City Hall and at the Headquarters of Tacoma Police and Fire Departments. India opened its 6th Consulate in Seattle (Washington) in November 2023 and has since actively deepened its engagements with the US Pacific Northwest. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Indian tricolour hoisted atop Seattle's iconic Space Needle in historic first
The Indian tricolour was hoisted at Seattle's iconic 605-feet-tall Space Needle on India's 79th Independence Day, the first time that a foreign nation's flag was raised at the popular American destination. Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta along with Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell and other select dignitaries from the Seattle city leadership joined the historic and landmark occasion. "No greater honour than this ! Raising the Tiranga on top of Seattle skyline at Space Needle," Mr. Gupta said in a post on X, along with a video of the tricolour flying high atop the iconic Seattle monument with sprawling views of the city below. Calling the commemoration a "historic first in Seattle", the Consulate General of India in Seattle said the celebration underscored the contributions of the Indian-American diaspora in shaping the city's journey as a tech hub in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Later, a community reception was hosted by the Consulate at the scenic Kerry Park, with India's flag on top of the Space Needle in the backdrop. A large number of Indian-American community members turned up to witness the historic sight, the Consulate said in a press release. The reception was attended by several dignitaries including US Congressman Adam Smith, Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court Debra Stephens, Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho and Superintendent/Director of Seattle Parks and Recreation AP Diaz. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Smith welcomed the historic celebration, noting that the Indian tricolour's hoisting atop the Space Needle is a tribute to the region's diversity and the strong bonds between India and the Pacific Northwest. The Space Needle, which was built in 1962, stands as a symbol of Seattle's skyline and epitomises the U.S. Pacific Northwest region's tech-driven future. In a special gesture to honour India's Independence Day in the Greater Seattle area, King County, which covers 39 cities, along with Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Bellevue, issued official proclamations marking August 15 as India Day. Separately, several iconic buildings across Seattle were also lit up in the Indian tricolours. These included the Lumen Stadium, T-Mobile Stadium, Westin, Seattle Great Wheel and Space Needle. The Indian flag was also hoisted at the prestigious Tacoma Dome, Tacoma City Hall and at the Headquarters of Tacoma Police and Fire Departments, the Consulate said. A vibrant cultural extravaganza featuring national anthems, along with dance performances showcasing the rich diversity of Indian art forms as well as a poetic recital by renowned artist and actor Piyush Mishra also enthralled those attending the special celebrations.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
In a first, Indian tricolour hoisted atop Seattle's iconic Space Needle
The Indian tricolour was hoisted at Seattle's iconic 605-feet-tall Space Needle on India's 79th Independence Day, the first time that a foreign nation's flag was raised at the popular American destination. Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta along with Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell and other select dignitaries from the Seattle city leadership, joined the historic and landmark occasion. "No greater honour than this ! Raising the Tiranga on top of Seattle skyline at Space Needle," Gupta said in a post on X, along with a video of the tricolour flying high atop the iconic Seattle monument with sprawling views of the city below. Calling the commemoration a "historic first in Seattle", the Consulate General of India in Seattle said the celebration underscored the contributions of the Indian-American diaspora in shaping the city's journey as a tech hub in the US Pacific Northwest. Later, a community reception was hosted by the Consulate at the scenic Kerry Park, with India's flag on top of the Space Needle in the backdrop. A large number of Indian-American community members turned up to witness the historic sight, the Consulate said in a press release. The reception was attended by several dignitaries including US Congressman Adam Smith, Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court Debra Stephens, Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho and Superintendent/Director of Seattle Parks and Recreation AP Diaz. Addressing the gathering, Smith welcomed the historic celebration, noting that the Indian tricolour's hoisting atop the Space Needle is a tribute to the region's diversity and the strong bonds between India and the Pacific Northwest. In a special gesture to honour India's Independence Day in the Greater Seattle area, King County, which covers 39 cities, along with Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Bellevue, issued official proclamations marking August 15 as India Day. Separately, several iconic buildings across Seattle were also lit up in the Indian tricolours. These included the Lumen Stadium, T-Mobile Stadium, Westin, Seattle Great Wheel and Space Needle. The Indian flag was also hoisted at the prestigious Tacoma Dome, Tacoma City Hall and at the Headquarters of Tacoma Police and Fire Departments, the Consulate said. A vibrant cultural extravaganza featuring national anthems, along with dance performances showcasing the rich diversity of Indian art forms as well as a poetic recital by renowned artist and actor Piyush Mishra also enthralled those attending the special celebrations.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Indian Flag Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle For First Time
In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle today in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations. Built in 1962 for the World Fair, the Space Needle stands as a symbol of Seattle's skyline and epitomizes the tech-driven future of the US Pacific Northwest region, the Consulate General of India in Seattle said in an official statement. The Consul General of India in Seattle, along with Bruce Harrell, Mayor of Seattle, and other select dignitaries from Seattle city leadership, joined in the historic occasion and acknowledged the contributions of the Indian American diaspora in shaping Seattle's journey as a tech hub in the US Pacific Northwest, the release added. A Historic Milestone: Indian Tricolor Hoisted for the First Time Ever Atop Seattle's Iconic Space Needle On India's 79th Independence Day, the Indian Tricolor was hoisted for the first time ever atop Seattle's iconic Space Needle, a proud moment for the Indian diaspora in… — India In Seattle (@IndiainSeattle) August 16, 2025 A community reception was separately hosted by the Consulate at the scenic Kerry Park, which offered sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, with India's flag atop the Space Needle in the backdrop. Large numbers of Indian American community members turned up to witness the historic sight, the Consulate noted in the statement. Several US dignitaries also graced the Kerry Park reception, including U.S. Congressman (WA-9th district) Adam Smith, Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court Debra L. Stephens, Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho, and Superintendent/Director of Seattle Parks & Recreation AP Diaz. Addressing the gathering, US Rep. Adam Smith welcomed the historic celebration, noting that the Indian Tricolour hoisted atop the Space Needle is a tribute to the region's diversity and the strong bonds between India and the Pacific Northwest, the release said. The celebrations included a vibrant cultural segment featuring national anthems, a cultural dance performance showcasing the rich diversity of Indian art forms, and a poetic recital by renowned artist and actor Piyush Mishra, according to the Consulate. (3/4) — India In Seattle (@IndiainSeattle) August 16, 2025 In a special gesture to honour India's 79th Independence Day in the Greater Seattle area, King County, along with Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Bellevue, issued official proclamations marking August 15 as India Day, the statement added. Separately, several iconic buildings in Seattle were also lit up in Indian tricolours. These included Lumen Stadium, T-Mobile Stadium, Westin, Seattle Great Wheel, and the Space Needle. The Indian flag was also hoisted at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma City Hall, and at the headquarters of Tacoma Police and Fire Departments. It may be noted that India opened its 6th Consulate in Seattle in November 2023 and has since actively deepened its engagements with the US Pacific Northwest, the Consulate highlighted.
