Biggest Diwali ever at the White House, Biden celebrated the festival with 200 people

Washington. US President Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden hosted the biggest Diwali celebrations ever at the White House on Monday. The celebration of Diwali in the White House started during the George Bush administration. More than 200 eminent Indian-Americans took part in the Diwali celebrations in the East Room of the US Rashtrapati Bhavan. The East Room of the White House is a place that has witnessed some historical events related to Indo-US relations. Where the nuclear deal was signed. In November 2008, a joint press conference of the then US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also held there.

The Diwali celebrations held in the East Room of the White House saw some fascinating cultural events. In which sitarist Rishabh Sharma and dance troupe ‘The Sa Dance Company’ also performed. Dressed in traditional Indian attires such as saris, lehengas and sherwanis, the guests relished Indian cuisine and the East State Dining Room was completely full. US India Business Council President Atul Keshap said that I am honored to be here as an Indian-American. What the Indian-American community has achieved in America. This is a real celebration of him. Hosting all of us on Diwali is a wonderful honor from the President and the White House.

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On this occasion, US President Joe Biden said that we ourselves are honored to host you. This is the first Diwali celebration of its kind to be held at the White House. We have more Asian-Americans today than ever before. We thank you for making Diwali a part of American culture. Diwali reminds us that each one of us has the power to bring light to the world.

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