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Indian Consulate celebrates Republic Day in Houston
Consul General D.C Manjunath addressed the gathering and highlighted the enduring spirit of India’s unity, heritage, and national pride.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 04, Feb 2026
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Consul General D.C. Manjunath at Houston Consulate's Republic day celebration / Indian Consulate in Houston via X
The Consulate General of India in Houston organized a reception to celebrate India's 77th Republic Day and also commemorate 150 years of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram', the Consulate announced on Feb. 4.
The event was attended by elected officials, representatives of the elected officials, members from consular corps, Friends of India and a large number of diaspora members.
The list of attendees featured Katherine Ho, the Regional Director of the Office of Foreign Missions in Houston, Fortbend County Judge K P George, Chief of Staff Gigi Lee representing Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Mayor of Sugar Land Carol McCutcheon, Mayor of Pearland Kevin Cole and Regional Directors representing Senators John Cornyn & Senator Ted Cruz.
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Consul General D.C Manjunath addressed the gathering and highlighted the enduring spirit of India’s unity, heritage, and national pride.
Attendees also witnessed vibrant cultural performances. The Consulate described the celebration and said on X, "The reception featured vibrant cultural presentations of rendition of National Song Vande Mataram in both Indian classical music and dance forms highlighting India’s rich heritage and the spirit of the occasion, adding a memorable artistic tribute to the 77th Republic Day celebrations."
The event also featured a curated exhibition on 'Vande Mataram' depicting historical journey of the legendary national song.
The consulate also announced that the City of Houston and cities in Greater Houston region Sugarland and Pearland issued proclamations honoring the Republic Day of India.
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