India, Aug. 16 -- In an iconic moment, the India Tricolour was hoisted at Seattle's famous 605-foot-tall Space Needle, marking the 79th Independence Day of India.

Consul General of India in Seattle, along with the Mayor of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, and other select dignitaries from Seattle city leadership, attended the event, news agency ANI reported.

Taking to X, Consulate General of India, Seattle, posted about the event along with a video showing India's flag held high in the air as people gather to celebrate Independence Day.

Along with the video the Indian consulate wrote,"a historic first in Seattle! India's tricolour soars over the Seattle skyline. Happy 79th Independence Day of India."

The Consulate General of India, Seattle, ho...