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| 15th September Celebrated as Independence Day of Costa Rica at ICMEI |
Noida, 15th September 2025: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), in collaboration with AAFT University, proudly celebrated the Independence Day of the Republic of Costa Rica with great enthusiasm and mutual respect at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI and Chancellor of AAFT University, extended his warmest congratulations to H.E. Mr. Néstor Gabriel Biltodano Vargas, Ambassador of Costa Rica to India, and to the people of Costa Rica on the occasion of their National Day, which falls on 15th September each year. The celebration marked a significant gesture of friendship and cultural diplomacy between India and Costa Rica.
“Costa Rica’s Independence Day is a moment of pride and reflection for the nation. At ICMEI, we value the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between our two countries. We are honored to share in this joyous occasion and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening our bilateral relationship,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah during the celebration.
India and Costa Rica have enjoyed warm and friendly relations over the years, based on shared democratic values, mutual respect, and a common vision for sustainable development. These relations are growing stronger year after year through increased diplomatic exchanges, economic collaboration, and cultural engagement.
As part of the celebration, Dr. Marwah also announced the upcoming initiative to establish the Indo-Costa Rica Film and Cultural Forum under the aegis of ICMEI. The proposed forum aims to promote people-to-people contact and foster cultural, artistic, and cinematic collaboration between India and Costa Rica.
“The Indo-Costa Rica Film and Cultural Forum will serve as a bridge between our creative communities. It will open new avenues for artistic expression, cultural understanding, and joint film production,” added Dr. Marwah.
