India, Feb. 18 -- India was showcased as the 'Theme Country' at the 27th New Year Celebration of Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) at Tacoma Dome in US city of Washington.

The Indian Consulate in Seattle said on X: "Thank APCC President Patsy Surh O'Connell and APCC Executive Director Lua Pritchard for bestowing this honour."

"Also thank Lieutenant Governor of Washington Hon'ble Denny Heck, US Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, US Congresswoman Emily Randall and nearly 50 elected officials for joining in the celebrations," the post further said.

"The celebration began with a traditional Indian prayer invocation and was attended by approximately fifty elected leaders from across the State of Washington, including U.S. Congress Represen...