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| 7th Global Festival of Journalism Inaugurated at Marwah Studios |
Noida: The first ever festivals of Journalism of
Asia and second in the World created a wonderful opportunity for journalists
from all over India and abroad a powerful cultural exchange.
International Journalism
Centre and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in
association with AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television jointly presented
the 7th edition of Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2019 at
Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.
“It was exactly eight years
back we announced 12th February as the International Day of
Journalism under International Journalism Centre. To Mark respect to our own
decision we started first ever festival of journalism on the fixed dates of 12th,
13th and 14th of February. We feel elevated now, when hundreds
of organizations all over the World have started celebrating this particular
day,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.
“We are amazed to see
the quality and quantity of the
program. Never ever attended a festival of journalism before though I have in
journalism for many years before
joining Foreign Service,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
“I am thrilled to carry from
here a scholarship of AAFT for the student from Azerbaijan, the festival has
won the heart of Azerbaijan,” added H.E. Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of
Azerbaijan to India while receiving the scholarship from Marwah.
“The participation of Czech
Republic in Global Festival of Journalism has enhanced our relationship with
India. Indo Czech Cultural Forum is doing well and creating awareness about our
activities al over India and abroad,” said Roman Masarik Deputy Head of the
Mission Embassy of Czech Republic.
The cultural diplomacy is
the most remarkable in building relations. I am happy to be here and would like
to join hands with ICMEI for more activities,” expressed P. Murugaesh
Counsellor of High omission of
Republic of Singapore.
K.G.Suresh Director General of Indian
Institute of Mass Communication, Neeraj Thakur Press Council of India Sakshi
Joshi of News 24 were the special guest at the inauguration function.
Earlier an exhibition of
still photography designed by students of Asian School of Media And Studies was
inaugurated by the dignities. A scholarship of short term course AAFT was also
presented to Ambassador of Azerbaijan.
Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah
honored all the dignities with the life membership of International Journalism
Centre of ICMEI.
