Indian Tricolour Hoisted at Seattle’s Space Needle for 79th Independence Day — A First for Any Foreign Nation

Indian Tricolour Hoisted at Seattle’s Space Needle

Context:

• On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, the Indian national flag was hoisted at Seattle’s 605-feet-tall Space Needle.
• This is the first time a foreign nation’s flag was raised at this iconic American landmark.

Event Highlights:

• Attendees included Consul General Prakash Gupta, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and other city dignitaries.
• The Space Needle, built in 1962 for the World Fair, symbolizes Seattle’s skyline and the tech-driven future of the US Pacific Northwest.

Significance:

• Represents India-US cultural and diplomatic ties.
• Highlights India’s soft power and global recognition.
• Encourages people-to-people connections and strengthens bilateral relations.
  
  Updated August 16, 2025 1:41 PM, newsonair