Seattle, April 15 -- The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the first celebration of Baisakhi at the State Capitol in Olympia. Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs attended the event.

In a post on X the Consulate said, "The 1st Celebration of Baisakhi at State Capitol in Olympia! Thank you Governor Bob Ferguson, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs for joining us in the celebrations. Deeply appreciate the impressive participation of eminent leaders from the Indian American Sikh community from across the State of Washington. Team Indian Consulate @ Seattle wishes all a very Happy Baisakhi celebration!"

This event marks the first s...