Colorful Food Festival a Highlight of 9th Global Literary Festival Noida 2023

Colorful Food Festival a Highlight of 9th Global Literary Festival Noida 2023

Noida, October 8, 2023 — The 9th Global Literary Festival held at the festival campus of the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism showcased the rich culinary talents of students, bringing to life the diverse and delectable flavors from around the world. The event, inaugurated on its first day by esteemed dignitaries, was a resounding success, delighting attendees with a vibrant array of popular cuisines.

The festival’s first day witnessed a joint inauguration by notable figures: H.E. Cho Hui Chol, the Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Korea; Patricia Josephine NTYAM EHYA, Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Gabon; and Cdr. K L Ganju, Hon. Consul General of the Union of Comoros. Their presence added prestige to the event and highlighted the importance of cultural exchange through the universal language of food.

The gastronomic display featured beloved dishes from various countries, including Comoros, Gabon, DPR Korea, Mongolia, and Iran. The culinary presentation and taste were met with widespread appreciation, often likened to the standards of renowned restaurants and star hotels.

Dr. (Prof.) Sandeep Marwah, President of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism, expressed his pride in the students’ exceptional efforts, stating, “I am proud of my students at AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism; they have truly enriched and enlivened the literary festival. When we endeavour to promote culture, food inevitably becomes an integral part of the experience. The food offerings were impeccably received by the dignitaries and attendees alike, emphasizing the importance of culinary arts in our diverse world.”

The Colorful Food Festival not only showcased the culinary skills of the students but also added a delightful dimension to the literary festival, making it an immersive celebration of both culture and creativity.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Special Advisor to UAE Africa Chapter

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Advisor to UAE Africa Association

Dubai: International media personality Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University has been nominated as the special Advisor to an organisation-I Am Africa promoted by H.E. Laila Rahhal of Business Gate Dubai UAE.

“I Am Africa is a new organisation to promote and develop relations between UAE and fifty of the African Countries. Africa is fast emerging as one of the most important markets for the United Arab Emirates. As the world moves closer to achieving a global economy, Africa’s status as the most promising market of the new millennium can never be underestimated. The United Arab Emirates has been quick to recognise the immense potential in the emerging markets of Africa and is working diligently to penetrate newer markets within the African continent,” said H.E. Laila Rahhal President of the organisation.

“We need people like Dr. Sandeep Marwah, the Global Cultural Minister, who has wide 360 degree experience in the promotion of International business and culture. His presence has added a lot to the status of the organisation,” she added.

“It is matter of great pride to be part of the advisory board of voluntary organisation like I Am Africa based in Dubai UAE. If my experience of being Chair of few African associations in India can help in promoting art and culture between the countries of the World, I will feel lucky to do so. I am right now connected to Indo Egypt Cultural Forum, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sudan, Lesotho, South Africa, Gambia, Gabon, Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and Indo Burkina Faso Film And Cultural Forum.

Later Abdulaziz Ahmad Founder and CEO of Safeer Corporate Service Provider presented an award to Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Dr. Jitendra Matlani and Rohit Mehra for their humanitarian work and support to African organizations in a low profiled event at Hotel Oberoi, Business Bay, Dubai.

ICMEI Congratulated on National Day of Gabon 2020

 

Sandeep Marwah Congratulated People of Gabon

 

New Delhi: ICMEI - International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry extend its best wishes to the Ambassador H.E. Desire KOUMBA    Ambassador    Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Gabon to India and the people of Gabon on the National Day of Gabon. 

 

“I on behalf of ICMEI and complete media and entertainment Industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Gabon to India and now Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of Gabon in India, Ms. Josephine Patricia Ntyam Ehya and the people of Gabon on the auspicious occasion of National Day of Gabon. India and Gabon share a wonderful relation. I wish both the countries may do better in their bilateral and cultural relations,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum. 

 

Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum is putting its best to develop and promote people to people relation between two countries. “We have taken the support of Radio Noida, MSTV, and webinars to propagate the strong relation between two countries,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah. 

Powerful webinar by Indo Gabon Cultural Forum of ICMEI

Webinar by Indo Gabon Cultural Forum of ICMEI

The Charge d Affairs, Embassy of Gabon in India, Ms. Josephine Patricia NTYAM EHYA, participated in a webinar organized by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and the Indo Gabon Cultural Forum to discuss about the Indo Gabon relations and the situation of Covid 19 in her country.

 Ms. Ehya praised the President of Gabon H E Ali Bongo Ondimba for controlling the cases of Corona in Gabon as well as all the ministries of her country who had played a major role during the pandemic. She informed that sampling is being done at a large scale and measures to maintain social distancing are being strictly adhered. Ads in media are being shown at regular intervals and usage of masks has been made compulsory. Sanitization at all the offices, airports, malls and other public places is being done on a regular basis.

Talking about the business in Gabon the Charge d Affairs said that entrepreneurs are coming up and we are very pleased that new business houses are coming up in Gabon. Around 800 Indians are staying in Gabon and are associated with various industries. Indian firms like Bharti Airtel, Oil India Ltd., Ramky Infrastucture Ltd. and M3M India Limited are a few organizations, which are already working in Gabon. She pointed out that obtaining Visa for Gabon has been very much simplified; one way is to get the visa online and secondly if you have an invitation letter the Visa will be provided at the airport on arrival.

Replying to queries raised by the audience she mentioned that presently imports are higher but we are looking forward to increase exports of commodities palm oil, wooden articles and agriculture and they look forward to getting new techniques of agriculture from India. Regarding the film industry she stated that the films are made in French although a small film industry many films have been nominated and screened in various festivals across the world. She also offered Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President ICMEI to have an MOU with IGIS (INSTITUT GABONAIS DE L'IMAGE ET DU SON) for cooperation in the broadcasting sector.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah thanked the Charge d Affairs, who was accompanied by Mr. Serge Thierry MANDOUKU OMBEGUE the Cultural Counsellor, for accepting his invitation to attend the webinar. Mr. Ashok Tyagi, Secretary General ICMEI paid the formal vote of thanks.

Gabon Congratulated Sandeep Marwah On Being Chancellor

Sandeep Marwah Invited by Ambassador of Gabon

 New Delhi: H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Gabon to India congratulated and expressed his warm welcome to Dr. Sandeep Marwah  on being nominated by Government as Chancellor of AAFT University.

“I on behalf of the Government of Gabon extend my heartiest congratulation on this powerful and responsible designation bestowed upon you by your government. I invite you to my country to visit for yourself and see the love and respect we have for Indians. Your visit will be a state visit,” said H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador of Gabon.

“I am touched and humbled by your graceful gesture. I hereby accept to visit Gabon as State Guest. My services towards Indo Gabon relations will continue in much bigger way,” thanked Dr. Marwah who was invited at the Embassy for felicitation.

The Government of Gabon earlier nominated Dr. Marwah as the Chairperson of Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum in India.

ICMEI President Special Guest at Gabon National Day

Sandeep Marwah Special Guest at National Day of Gabon

New Delhi: “We extend our heartiest congratulations to the people of Gabon on their National Day. We wish India and Gabon relations should grow year by year,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry at the National Day of Republic of Gabon celebrated at Hotel Sheraton ITC at New Delhi.

Sandeep Marwah has recently been nominated by H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador of Republic of Gabon to India as the Chair for Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum to promote and develop relation between two countries.

The Embassy of Gabon in New Delhi organized the National Day party.  Who’s who of Delhi Diplomatic circle, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and people from all walks of life were present there.

H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador of Gabon, Dean African Countries and Dean Diplomatic corps took the salute at the National Anthem of India and Gabon.

ICMEI Invited Ambassador of Gabon For Inauguration of New Batch

H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador of Gabon to India at ABS

Noida: I extend my heartiest congratulations to the whole team of Sandeep Marwah and Asian Business School for the opening of New batch of trainees and wish young managers a very successful years of education and knowledge,” said H. E. Koumba Desire, Ambassador of Gabon to India while inaugurating the new session 2018-20 batch at Asian Business School.

We are more than conscious while delivering the education, every class every exercise is designed in advance and personal supervision and grooming is our quality of training. Twenty five years in education has given us ample experience to deal with individual systematically,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group.

Abhay Kapoor HR India Operations (North) Amazon.com, Dr. Ashok Puri Founder & Managing Director Lean India Consulting Group and Manan Shah Director – Marketing, True Caller also shared their vast experience in their fields of specialization.

Dr. Lalitya Srivastava Director Asian Business School welcomed all the guest and Ravi Sharma Associate Dean paid vote of thanks. The members of Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum were also present there at the occasion.