A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.
First Lady Jill Biden said after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as the two countries jointly tackle global challenges.
On Monday, the White House witnessed a reception to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which was marked by the rhythms of bhangra music mixed by the effervescent DJ Rekha (Malhotra).In his welcoming remarks, President Obama said to loud applause and to peals of laughter, "I want to thank DJ Rekha who's been spinning a little East Room Bhangra for everybody -- mixing a hip-hop beat with the sounds of her heritage; making a uniquely American sound."
Desi students Indianise the a capella. Matthew Schneeberger reports.
Watch Hindi a capella group Penn Masala, who performed for US President Barack Obama last year, belt out a few hits!
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