SEATTLE, WA (TIP): In partnership with Gates Foundation, Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a special celebration showcasing Indian culture, arts and cuisine at the Gates Foundation today (October 2). The event was graced by Mr. Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member of Gates Foundation, along with senior leadership of Washington State and Seattle City government.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bill Gates said “It’s fitting that we’re coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every person, are foundational to the work we do. Today, India stands as a global leader in innovation and is pioneering solutions with the potential to save and improve millions of lives across the Global South. We look forward to continuing to partner with India on its journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The event also coincided with the Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence celebrations in the Greater Seattle area and also featured a special address on the ‘Relevance of Gandhian Values in Contemporary World Order’ by Mr. Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute.
Earlier in the day, a commemorative event was also held at the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the Bellevue Public Library, where Bellevue City Council leadership joined in honoring the legacy of the Mahatma. In addition, another commemorative function was hosted in the afternoon at the Seattle Center (near the base of Space Needle) and floral tributes were offered at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi by Washington State Senator Vandana Slatter in the presence of Eddie Rye, Chairman and Founder of the Martin Luther King (MLK) – Gandhi Foundation. A large cross-section of Indian-American leadership attended these events in Seattle and Bellevue respectively, which also featured a special rendition of Gandhi Ji’s favorite hymns by young school children.
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