SEATTLE, (TIP): On the occasion of World Hindi Day, the Consulate General of India, Seattle, organized a special “Kavi Sammelan” (Poetry Recital) on 10 January 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall of the Consulate premises in Seattle. The event was organized in collaboration with Mahila Kavya Manch (MKM), Seattle, with the objective of further strengthening awareness and appreciation of the Hindi language and India’s rich cultural heritage in the Pacific Northwest region.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Hon’ble Consul General Mr. Prakash Gupta and the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. P. P. Chaudhary, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on “One Nation, One Election” followed by a graceful rendition of Saraswati Vandana.
Thereafter, eminent poets from the community enthusiastically participated in the Hindi poetry recitation and enthralled the audience with their compositions on a wide range of themes. A total of fifteen poets recited their poems, covering subjects related to Hindi literature, society, culture, India–US relations, and contemporary inspirational themes.
On this occasion, a cultural exhibition was also organized at the Consulate premises, showcasing the rich art and handicrafts of Indian states under the One District–One Product (ODOP) initiative. The programme witnessed the participation of a large number of Hindi enthusiasts from the Indian diaspora, local dignitaries, and members of the Indian-origin community.
Principal and teachers from Ardmore Elementary School, Bellevue (Washington State) were also present at the event. It is noteworthy that the Bellevue School District has introduced a Hindi Heritage Language Program at Ardmore Elementary School, providing students with an opportunity to learn the Hindi language and Indian culture. This is the first elementary school in the State of Washington where such a Hindi language programme has been formally introduced, marking a significant initiative towards promoting linguistic diversity, cultural inclusion, and multilingual education in the region.
In the concluding session, the Hon’ble Consul General shared his views on the global significance of the Hindi language and appreciated the valuable contributions of all participating poets. The poets were also felicitated by the Hon’ble Consul General. The Consulate General of India, Seattle, remains committed to promoting the Hindi language and strengthening cultural and linguistic ties with the Indian-American community.
(Based on a Press Release issued by Soumith Raju, Consul, CGI Seattle)
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