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Seattle Honors Swami Vivekananda with First US City Statue
13 Apr
Summary
- Seattle is the first US city to host a life-size Swami Vivekananda statue.
- The bronze statue is located at the busy Westlake Square in downtown.
- The monument is a gift from India to Seattle, celebrating cultural ties.
In a landmark event, Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda. The bronze monument was jointly unveiled by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Prakash Gupta, the Consul General of India in Seattle.
Situated at the prestigious Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, a location frequented by hundreds of thousands daily, the statue's installation marks a historic first for the United States. This significant cultural exchange was celebrated on ICCR Day, underscoring the Indian Council for Cultural Relations' initiative to foster people-to-people ties.
Mayor Wilson highlighted that the monument reflects Seattle's inclusive ethos and reinforces the strong cultural connections between India and the vibrant tech community in the US Pacific Northwest. The statue is a gift from India, recognizing Seattle's multicultural character and spirit of inclusivity.
