ICMEI Celebrates National Day of Burkina Faso with Warm Congratulations

ICMEI Celebrates National Day of Burkina Faso with Warm Congratulations

Noida, India, 5th August 2024: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), representing the entire fraternity of art and culture in India, extends its heartiest congratulations to H.E. Dr. Désiré Boniface Somé, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to India, and the people of Burkina Faso on the occasion of their Independence Day. Celebrated on 5th August, this day marks a significant milestone in the history of Burkina Faso, symbolizing the nation’s journey towards freedom and sovereignty.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI, expressed his best wishes, stating, “India and Burkina Faso share a strong and growing relationship, rooted in mutual respect and collaboration. On this auspicious day, we celebrate not only the independence of Burkina Faso but also the bond of friendship between our two nations.”

The Indo-Burkina Faso Film and Cultural Forum, a platform aimed at strengthening cultural ties and artistic collaboration between the two countries, holds immense potential for fostering deeper connections. Dr. Marwah emphasized the need to elevate the forum to a larger scale, saying, “While the forum has laid the foundation for cultural exchanges, there is much more to be done. We are committed to promoting this initiative further, ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of both India and Burkina Faso is highlighted on the global stage.”

In addition to cultural initiatives, ICMEI also recognizes the importance of diplomatic engagements. The recent visit of key officers from Burkina Faso to India, initiated by ICMEI, was a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations. However, Dr. Marwah noted that this visit has yet to receive the attention it deserves. “The visit of Burkina Faso’s officers marked an important chapter in our growing ties. It is essential that we highlight and build upon these interactions to further strengthen our relationship.”

Grand Opening of 7th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021

New Delhi: “The Literary festival is directly connected to culture of the country it has become more auspicious when being inaugurated on the special occasion of Hindi Diwas. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the organisers Asian Academy of Arts for their valuable addition,” said H.E. Bhagat Singh Koshyari Governor of Maharashtra while inaugurating the 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021 online.

“It is interesting to be global but do not forget the mother land and mother tung. 

Inauguration of 7th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021

You can always express better and powerfully in the language you have been brought up with. We have to admire our country where we have love and respect for large number of our languages. We must all should learn to respect the art and culture of other countries too to bring in cordial relations,” added Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

“We at Asian Academy of Arts believes that love peace and unity can be. brought to the land through art and culture. The literature is the base of protection of any culture. The level of society can be measured with the level of literature,” said Sandeep Marwah President of   Festival and Marwah Studios while giving the description of the formation of Asian Academy of Arts and Global literature Festival.

Present on the occasion H.E.  Dilshod Akhatov Ambassador of Uzbekistan expressed the strong relationship between India and Uzbekistan. He also invited the delegates to the forth coming Tashkent International Festival.

H.E. Dr. Roger Gopaul High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago congratulated the organisers and thanked for the inviting Trinidad and Tobago as partners of the   event. He emphasised on the reading habits and supporting publishing of books.

Head of the Consular Affairs Embassy of Burkina Faso Coulibaly D Herve, Charter President of Lions Club Gaurav Gupta, Chairman of MSMECCI Indrajit Ghosh, and Dr. Shikha Director AAFT University also spoke on the occasion.

“This time 12 major events, 60 countries, 3 award function including Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award, Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women and Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for Promotion of Art and Culture will be presented in the next three days informed Festival Director Sushil Bharti.

The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, World Peace Development and Research Foundation, International Film And Television Club and AAFT University of Media and Arts.