The PNW-India relationship, from Cosmic Crisp apples to tech
If you’ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk.
Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience.
That statue is a gift to the city from the government of India.
People from India represent more than 10 percent of Washington’s foreign-born residents. As of 2024, nearly 95,000 King County residents were born there.
The statue is part of a broader cultural diplomacy initiative, according to the consulate general in Seattle.
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