The occasion marked 25 years for the reason that inception of the White Home Initiative.
New Delhi:
A gaggle of musicians taking part in Muhammad Iqbal’s legendary track Saare Jahan Se Achha within the corridors and stewards serving pani puris within the lawns is how the White Home celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday.
The occasion marked 25 years for the reason that inception of the White Home Initiative and the President’s Advisory Fee on Asian Individuals, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Leaders from 5 presidential administrations got here collectively for the primary time to honour this important milestone and recognise the contributions of AA and NHPI communities to American society.
Indian-American group chief Ajay Jain Bhutoria shared glimpses from contained in the White Home which confirmed a blinding show of celebration of minority communities and their lives within the US.
Thrilled to listen to Saare Jahan Se accha Hindustan Hamara performed at WHite Home AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President @JoeBiden with VP Harris @VP . Paanipuri and Khoya dish was additionally served .stronger US India relationship . @PMOIndia@narendramodi@DrSJaishankar@AmitShahpic.twitter.com/1M5lViwbF2
— Ajay Jain (@ajainb) Might 14, 2024
“From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have referred to as their lands residence for tons of of years to Asian immigrants who’ve newly arrived and people whose households have been right here for generations – AA and NHPI heritage has lengthy been part of the historical past of our nice nation and a defining power within the soul of our nation,” US President Joe Biden stated.
President Biden reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to advancing fairness, justice, and alternative for AA and NHPI communities by way of concrete actions.
