Blinken quotes Rabindranath Tagore at Diwali reception, hails South Asian contributions
State Department's Diwali reception, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasised the significance of the festival and reflected on the tradition's decade-long history at the State Department, which began under Secretary John Kerry.
He also highlighted Diwali's message by quoting Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore's words: «Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.»
The remarks by Blinken came as he addressed the Diwali reception on Friday.
He said, «It was 10 years ago that Secretary John Kerry hosted the first Diwali reception here at State Department. A decade later, this annual gathering has become a tradition, one I am very proud of and pleased to continue. This year, more than one billion Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs, from around the world are celebrating Diwali and decorating homes in vibrant patterns, rangoli, hanging garlands of flowers, lighting diyas.»
He added, «Diwali holds different meanings and practices for different communities. But Bengali poet Tagore captured it the best when he wrote 'Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.' Diwali is about the idea that light will push back against darkness.»
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