PHOTOS: Comstock Visits India Republic Day Celebration in Falls Church

Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-10th), who was just recently sworn into office, is making the rounds visiting with local constituents when she’s away from Capitol Hill.

She visited Falls Church on Sunday afternoon to meet with residents celebrating India’s 66th Republic Day in the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One World, One Family.”

The event, which attracts people from across the DC metro region, took place at George C. Marshall High School and featured India-theme food vendors and boutiques, Indian classical, folk and modern fusion dance programs.

Gisela Ghani, president of the National Council of Asian Indian Associations, noted that more than 36 community organizations came together at Sunday’s event to bring participants a taste of India’s culture and heritage.

The 10th District stretches across Northern Virginia and includes parts of Fairfax County and Prince William County, as well as the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Loudoun, and the cities of Manassas, Manassas Park and Winchester.

The City of Falls Church is located in the 8th congressional District, represented by Democrat Congressman Don Beyer, also new to Capitol Hill this year.

PHOTOS by Daniel Tillson