The state dinner is often characterized as Washington's hottest social event, and yesterday's was particularly buzzworthy because it was the first being hosted by President Obama and his wife, who "made sure to infuse the glittering gala with distinctive touches," declares the New York Times. The guests of honor were Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India and his wife, Gursharan Kaur. After two hours of talks, Obama told Singh that the United States and India "are natural allies" and the partnership between the two countries would be "one of the defining relationships of the 21st century." At the formal event, Michelle Obama managed to outshine all the guests, wearing "a strapless, cream and gold silk chiffon gown with a sparkling silver floral design," as the Associated Press describes it, which was created by an Indian-American designer. The more than 300 guests that included high-powered political players, prominent members of the Indian community, Hollywood celebrities, and influential donors, ate Indian and American dishes, including some traditional African-American fare. And in the spirit of bipartisanship, food was served on a mixture of china from the Clinton and Bush administrations.
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