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| Authentic Cuisine of Panama Showcased at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 |
Noida, India: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), in association with the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism, presented the authentic cuisine of Panama at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026, held at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The initiative was organised to promote international culture, culinary diversity, and friendship among nations through food and hospitality.
The special culinary presentation was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of Panama to India, in the presence of guests, festival delegates, media professionals, academicians, and students.
The presentation offered visitors an opportunity to experience the distinctive culinary traditions of Panama, a country whose food culture reflects a rich blend of indigenous, African, Spanish, and other international influences. The initiative highlighted how cuisine can serve as a meaningful expression of a nation’s identity, heritage, and way of life.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and ICMEI and Founder of Noida Film City, said, “Food is a universal language that connects people beyond geographical boundaries. Every country has its own culinary heritage, traditions, and flavours, which deserve to be shared and celebrated internationally. Through this initiative, we are bringing the culture of Panama closer to the people of India and creating new opportunities for cultural interaction, international friendship, and cooperation. We are committed to promoting global understanding through art, culture, cinema, education, and hospitality.”
H.E. Mr. Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of Panama to India, appreciated the initiative taken by ICMEI and the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism to showcase Panamanian cuisine at an international film festival. He emphasised the importance of cultural exchange in strengthening relations between Panama and India and recognised food as an effective medium for introducing people to the traditions, heritage, and lifestyle of another country.
The presentation also provided students of the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism with valuable exposure to international culinary traditions, reinforcing the importance of global perspectives in hospitality education.
The initiative formed part of the diverse cultural programmes at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026, demonstrating that international festivals can serve as platforms not only for cinema but also for culinary arts, cultural diplomacy, and people-to-people connections.
Through such programmes, ICMEI and AAFT continue to build bridges between nations and promote the philosophy of “Love, Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture.”
