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<p>The legendary song of Muhammad&nbsp;Iqbal&nbsp;"<em>Saare Jahan Se Achha</em>"&nbsp;was played by a group of musicians in the corridors of the White House as the Indian snack&nbsp;"pani puri"&nbsp;was served by the stewards&nbsp;in the lawns as the United States celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday (May 13).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event was attended by United States President&nbsp;Joe Biden<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris<strong>.</strong></p>

<p>It&nbsp;was held&nbsp;to celebrate 25 years since&nbsp;the establishment of&nbsp;the White House Initiative and the&nbsp;President's&nbsp;Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thrilled to hear Saare Jahan Se accha Hindustan Hamara played at WHite House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> with VP Harris <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> . Paanipuri and Khoya dish was also served .stronger US India relationship . <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> <a href="https://t.co/1M5lViwbF2">pic.twitter.com/1M5lViwbF2</a></p>
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<p>In a first, the leaders from five presidential administrations gathered to honour the significant milestone and recognise the AA and NHPI&nbsp;communities'&nbsp;contributions to American society.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grown-man-running-against-a-6-year-old-biden-roasts-trump-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-715995">‘Grown man running against a 6-year-old’: Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner</a></p>

<h2><strong>AA and NHPI heritage has been part of history of US:&nbsp;Biden</strong></h2>

<p>The glimpses of the celebration were shared by Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria from inside the White House. The photos and videos showed a beautiful celebration of minority communities in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This was an amazing celebration of the White&nbsp;House’s&nbsp;AANHPI Heritage Month at the Rose Garden. The best part was that as I walked into the White House, I&nbsp;was greeted&nbsp;by the musicians playing&nbsp;‘Sare Jahan se Accha Hindustan Hamara’&nbsp;(Our Hindustan is better than the entire world),"&nbsp;said Indian American community leader Ajay Jain&nbsp;Bhutoria,&nbsp;while&nbsp;speaking to PTI&nbsp;in an interview.</p>

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<p>Taking to X, Ajay Jain wrote,&nbsp;“Thrilled to hear&nbsp;<em>Saare Jahan Se acha Hindustan Hamara&nbsp;</em>played at White House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President Joe Biden with VP Harris. Paanipuri and Khoya dish&nbsp;was also served. Stronger US-India relationship."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, speaking at the event,&nbsp;said, "From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and those whose families have been here for generations - AA and NHPI heritage has long been a part of the history of our great country and a defining force in the soul of our nation."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The legendary song of Muhammad Iqbal "Saare Jahan Se Achha" was played by a group of musicians in the corridors of the White House as the Indian snack "pani puri" was served by the stewards in the lawns as the United States celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday (May 13).

The legendary song of Muhammad Iqbal "Saare Jahan Se Achha" was played by a group of musicians in the corridors of the White House as the Indian snack "pani puri" was served by the stewards in the lawns as the United States celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday (May 13). The event was attended by United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. It was held to celebrate 25 years since the establishment of the White House Initiative and the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Thrilled to hear Saare Jahan Se accha Hindustan Hamara played at WHite House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President @JoeBiden with VP Harris @VP . Paanipuri and Khoya dish was also served .stronger US India relationship . @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @AmitShah pic.twitter.com/1M5lViwbF2 — Ajay Jain (@ajainb) May 14, 2024 × In a first, the leaders from five presidential administrations gathered to honour the significant milestone and recognise the AA and NHPI communities' contributions to American society. Also Read: ‘Grown man running against a 6-year-old’: Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner AA and NHPI heritage has been part of history of US: Biden The glimpses of the celebration were shared by Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria from inside the White House. The photos and videos showed a beautiful celebration of minority communities in the US. “This was an amazing celebration of the White House’s AANHPI Heritage Month at the Rose Garden. The best part was that as I walked into the White House, I was greeted by the musicians playing ‘Sare Jahan se Accha Hindustan Hamara’ (Our Hindustan is better than the entire world)," said Indian American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria, while speaking to PTI in an interview. Watch: Israel-hamas war: White House claims Biden reiterated position on Rafah in Netanyahu call Taking to X, Ajay Jain wrote, “Thrilled to hear Saare Jahan Se acha Hindustan Hamara played at White House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President Joe Biden with VP Harris. Paanipuri and Khoya dish was also served. Stronger US-India relationship." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, speaking at the event, said, "From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and those whose families have been here for generations - AA and NHPI heritage has long been a part of the history of our great country and a defining force in the soul of our nation." (With inputs from agencies)

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