Consulate General of India
Seattle
PRESS RELEASE
76th Republic Day of India celebrated in Seattle:
Washington State Governor Hon’ble Bob Ferguson and Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Mr. Satya Nadella join the celebrations; Washington State Passes Senate Resolution 8604 welcoming the 76th Republic Day of India
The 76th Republic Day of India Reception was hosted in Seattle at the Bell Harbour Conference Centre on 26 January 2025. Mr. Bob Ferguson, Governor of the State of Washington, along with Mr. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft joined the evening Reception as Guest of Honour.
2. Addressing the nearly 500 plus Indian American community members, the newly elected 24th Governor of Washington State Mr. Bob Ferguson acknowledged “the incredible contribution the Indian society makes not just for India but for the entire world”. He added that as a new Governor of the state of Washington, he looked forward to building on the relationship with the Consulate General of India in Seattle.
3. Mr. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, addressing the gathering, acknowledged that he “was a product of the bond that exists between the two countries (India and USA),” and praised the leadership of both the countries for their “focus on how to use technology to leverage education outcomes, health outcomes, public service efficiency, competitiveness and productivity of small businesses”.
4. It may be noted that in a unique first, several members of the US Congress also joined in the evening celebrations. These included Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Michael Baumgartner, Rep. Kim Schrier, who welcomed India’s achievements as the world’s largest democracy. Other distinguished participants included Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, along with Mayors of TEN cities of Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Auburn, Tacoma, Mercer Island, Monroe, Kent and Sammamish. Several Washington State Senators and Representatives, along with King County and Bellevue City Council elected members also participated at the evening celebrations.
5. In a special recognition, Washington State Senate in Olympia also passed a State Senate Resolution 8604, moved by State Senator Manka Dhingra and supported by Senator Vandana Slatter, welcoming the 76th Republic Day of India and the strong friendship between the people of India and the United States of America.
6. In another special gesture by Seattle city, several iconic buildings in Seattle, including the Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle Convention Center and Columbia Center were also lit up in tricolours to mark the India Day celebrations.
7. The Republic Day Reception in Seattle also showcased several unique exhibits on display, which included a) ODOP (One District, One Product ) – featuring one unique cultural heritage product from each state and union territory of India, along with c) A Photo Exhibit: India through Tim’s eyes, which put on display some of India’s most iconic tourism sites, that were photographed by ace photographer Tim Durkan, during his recent visit to India in September last year. The Evening Reception also featured a specially curated dance performance showcasing the various dance forms of “Bharat titled Natyam” – which was extremely well received by the gathering.
Seattle (Washington)
27 January 2025
Dignitaries at 76th Republic Day of India Reception in Seattle
(from RL: Consul General of India in Seattle, Mr. Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, US Rep Michael Baumgartner, US Rep. Suzan K Delbene, US Rep Kim Schrier, US Rep Adam Smith, Governor of Washington Bob Ferguson, Mayor of Seattle Mr. Bruce Harrell, Attorney General Nick Brown, Chair of Puyallup Tribes Bill Sterud) –
(26 January 2025, Seattle)
Hon’ble Bob Ferguson Governor of Washington State addressing India’s 76th Republic Day Reception ( 26 January 2025, Seattle)
Mr. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft addressing India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
Ten Mayors from Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah, Tacoma, Seattle, Mercer Island, Monroe, Auburn and Sammamish of Greater Seattle Area at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
Mr. Bruce Harrell, Mayor of Seattle addressing India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
US House of Congress Representatives addressing India's 76th Republic Day Reception (from right to left: Rep. Michael Baumgartner, Rep. Suzan K Delbene, Rep Adam Smith, Rep Kim Schrier, (26 January 2025, Seattle)
Attendees at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
“Natyam: A Dance Mosaic of Bharat” performance at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
“Natyam: A Dance Mosaic of Bharat” performance at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
“Natyam: A Dance Mosaic of Bharat” performance at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
Photo Exhibit : “India Through Tim's Eyes” being viewed by Ms. Lynn Robinson, Mayor of Bellevue at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
Consul General of India delivering the welcome remarks at India's 76th Republic Day Reception (26 January 2025, Seattle)
Washington State Senate Passing Resolution No. 8604 welcoming India's 76th Republic Day in the Washington State (27 January 2025, Olympia (Washington)
Seattle Great Wheel lights up in Indian Tricolors on India's 76th Republic Day (26 January 2025, Seattle)
