Watch: Bollywood music and sparklers accompany Kamala Harris' desi Diwali celebrations

Indian-born Kamala Harris, whose mother migrated to the US to pursue a doctorate, stated that the holiday of Diwali is a global idea that transcends across cultures. Her mother was born in Chennai.

Watch: Bollywood music and sparklers accompany Kamala Harris' desi Diwali celebrations

The first Diwali celebration was hosted by US vice president Kamala Harris on Friday with members of the Indian-American community at her official residence, the Naval Observatory. The event featured a number of renowned Indian-Americans, including Neera Tanden, Vivek Murthy, Rich Verma, and Ajay Bhutoria.
In videos that were extensively circulated on social media, Kamala Harris could be seen lighting sparklers with her husband as they cheered and exchanged "Happy Diwali" greetings. While guests were offered a broad selection of traditional Indian foods, her home was brightly decked with lights and diyas.

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