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Blinken hosts in-person Diwali reception at State Department

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Last updated: October 27, 2022 9:07 am
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Published: October 27, 2022
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hosted in-person Diwali reception following a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This event, which follows the White House’s biggest Diwali event on Monday, received guests from the diplomatic and religious communities, from the private sector and from all across civil society. “Simply to you: it’s an honour – an honour to host you at the State Department for this first in-person Diwali since before the pandemic,” Blinken said in his remarks at a Diwali reception.

“Over the past few days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists have decorated their homes with rungolee; they’ve shared sweets; they’ve given thanks through pooja; they’ve lit sparklers. All around the world, from the streets of New Delhi, to the parks of Kuala Lumpur, to right down the street at the White House, people have gathered to share in the simple joy of being around friends and family,” he added.

Speaking to the diplomatic, and civil society members present at the reception, Blinken said they are playing an invaluable role in helping to connect the US with local populations abroad, and “by pushing us to do more to support religious freedom around the world.”

On Monday, the White House hosted the biggest Diwali reception ever on Monday which also saw the presence of several Indian Americans from the Biden administration.

“We are honoured to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this scale in the White House ever to be held. We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we want to thank you for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture,” US President Joe Biden said during a reception to celebrate Diwali at the White House.

Wishing a happy Diwali to more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating Diwali, Biden thanked the Asian American community in the US for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture.

“As we host the official White House Diwali reception, we are honoured to light the diya surrounded by members of the most diverse Administration in American history–led by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black American and South Asian American to become Vice President,” he added.

Biden thanked for the optimism, courage, and empathy demonstrated by the incredible South Asian community all across America.

Diwali is an auspicious festival that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Spectacular lights, firecrackers, irresistible traditional sweets and exchanging gifts mark the festival. (ANI)

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