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Seattle University first to host India Culture Week on campus
The event, scheduled for Nov. 12-14, is organized by the university’s Office of Global Engagement, Roundglass India Center, and the Consulate General of India–Seattle.
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Inaugural Celebration / Image- Seattle University
Seattle University will make history as the first U.S. campus to host an India Culture Week, a three-day celebration of contemporary Indian culture, arts, and innovation.
The event, scheduled for Nov. 12-14, is organized by the university’s Office of Global Engagement, Roundglass India Center, and the Consulate General of India–Seattle.
“Seattle University is delighted to collaborate with Consul General Prakash Gupta and the Roundglass Center to host Seattle’s first-ever India Culture Week,” said president Eduardo Peñalver. “We are excited to welcome the wider Seattle community to our campus to experience the food, music, and dance, as well as the many other cultural offerings planned for the week.”
India Culture Week will feature a wide range of events, including a showcase of Indian art, food, dance, and technology, along with notable speakers such as consul general Prakash Gupta, Seattle University president Peñalver, and Prakriti Poddar. The celebration aims to offer a deeper understanding of India’s cultural diversity to the university and Seattle communities.
Roundglass India Center executive director Sital Kalantry, commented on the significance of the event, stating, “The Roundglass India Center is delighted to partner with the Indian consulate to showcase the beauty and diversity of India. It is important to recognize, celebrate, and respect the diverse religious, cultural, and other traditions that have long existed throughout India.”
Highlights of the week include the unveiling of "The India Collection" at Lemieux Library, a gift of 100 diverse books on India from the Indian consulate, and an India photo exhibit titled “India Through US Eyes” by City of Seattle photographer Tim Durkan and Seattle magazine columnist Linda Lowry. A cultural performance by the Prashanthi Chitre Institute of Performing Arts will also be featured, showcasing Indian classical and folk dances from across the country.
“India Culture Week aims to provide a better understanding and appreciation of contemporary India to U.S. students,” said Consul General Gupta. “We are particularly delighted to begin its journey in partnership with Seattle University … and look forward to students and the public enjoying the photo exhibit, cultural dance performances, food festival, yoga sessions, art workshops, and lecture series on India.”
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