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| ICMEI Celebrates Independence Day of Guatemala with Renewed Cultural Commitment |
Noida: 15th September 2025: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), in collaboration with AAFT University of Media and Arts, proudly celebrated the Independence Day of the Republic of Guatemala at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida, reaffirming its strong commitment to cultural diplomacy and international cooperation.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI and Chancellor of AAFT University, extended his warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Omar Lisandro Castañeda Solares, Ambassador of Guatemala to India, and to the people of Guatemala on the joyous occasion of their National Day, observed every year on 15th September.
“India and Guatemala have built a solid foundation of friendship and mutual respect. Our ties are growing stronger every year through cultural, educational, and diplomatic exchanges,” said Dr. Marwah during the event. “We are proud to celebrate Guatemala’s independence and to acknowledge the remarkable relationship shared by our two nations.”
A special mention was made of the Indo–Guatemala Film and Cultural Forum, which has emerged as a vital partner in strengthening people-to-people connections between the two countries. The Forum has actively collaborated with ICMEI in all its major international events, including: Global Literary Festival, Global Fashion Week, Global Film Festival and Global Festival of Journalism.
These platforms have helped foster mutual understanding, promote artistic expression, and encourage exchange between students, filmmakers, writers, journalists, and fashion professionals from both countries.
The celebration featured engaging conversations about India–Guatemala relations, shared democratic values, and the role of culture and media in building lasting international partnerships. Dignitaries, students, media representatives, and cultural enthusiasts were present to witness the symbolic importance of this occasion.
Looking ahead, ICMEI and the Indo–Guatemala Film and Cultural Forum plan to expand their scope of collaboration through: Joint film productions, Cultural exchange programs, Student and faculty mobility and Participation in literary, fashion, and media festivals.
The celebration concluded with a mutual pledge to further enhance bilateral cultural ties and to continue using art and media as powerful tools for unity and international understanding.
