Los Angeles: Highlighting India-US friendship and celebrating cultural harmony, the Los Angeles City Hall hosted an event for members of the Indian diaspora and the Consulate General of India on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
The celebration featured the lighting of traditional lamps, music and dance performances, and the handing over of the Diwali proclamation. During the celebration, India's new Consul General in Los Angeles, K J Srinivasa, was welcomed by city council members Nithya Raman, John Lee, and Tim McOsker in the presence of former Los Angel Mayor and Ambassador of the US to India, Eric Garcetti.
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Former US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, joined members and friends of the Indian community to celebrate Diwali. (Photo courtesy: X@CGILosAngeles)
"City Hall of Los Angeles was lit up to celebrate Diwali for the first time ever, symbolising light, hope & unity. A proud moment of recognition for the Indo-American community and a testament to our partnership & cultural harmony," Indian Consulate General in Los Angeles posted on X this week.
Addressing the event, Consul General Srinivasa said, "It is indeed a matter of honor and privilege for me to join you all today at this Los Angeles City Hall. This is such a historic occasion, the celebration of Diwali in this iconic city."
He noted that the lighting of City Hall marking the festival of light deeply touched the hearts of millions of Indians and friends of India around the world."
