Seattle University is set to make history by hosting the first-ever India Culture Week on a U.S. campus. This three-day celebration, running from November 12-14, will spotlight contemporary Indian culture, arts, and innovation. The event is being organized by the university’s Office of Global Engagement, the Roundglass India Center, and the Consulate General of India in Seattle.
The India Culture Week promises to be a unique cultural experience, bringing together a variety of events that showcase Indian art, food, dance, and technology. It will feature prominent speakers such as Consul General Prakash Gupta, Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver, and Prakriti Poddar. The event is designed to offer a deeper understanding of India’s rich cultural diversity to both the university and the greater Seattle community.
Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Consul General Prakash Gupta and the Roundglass Center to host Seattle’s first India Culture Week. We look forward to welcoming the Seattle community to our campus to enjoy the food, music, dance, and many other cultural experiences we have planned for the week.”
Sital Kalantry, executive director of the Roundglass India Center, emphasized the importance of the event, noting, “We are proud to partner with the Indian consulate to showcase India’s diversity. It is essential to recognize, celebrate, and honor the country’s various religious, cultural, and traditional practices.”
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At the invitation of XP Division of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, a delegation of social media influencers and content creators from USA visited India from 26 September – 5 October 2024.
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Among the key highlights of India Culture Week will be the unveiling of "The India Collection" at Lemieux Library, which includes 100 books about India donated by the Indian consulate. Additionally, the photo exhibit “India Through US Eyes,” created by Seattle-based photographer Tim Durkan and magazine columnist Linda Lowry, will be displayed. The week will also feature a cultural performance by the Prashanthi Chitre Institute of Performing Arts, which will present a range of Indian classical and folk dances.
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Consul General Prakash Gupta shared his thoughts on the significance of the event, saying, “India Culture Week is an opportunity for U.S. students to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of contemporary India. We are excited to begin this initiative with Seattle University and look forward to students and the public enjoying the photo exhibit, cultural performances, food festival, yoga sessions, art workshops, and lecture series on India.”
