Costa Rican Cuisine Celebrated at the 19th Global Film Festi - Delhi - Delhi ID1684302

Noida: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), in association with the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism, presented a special showcase of traditional Costa Rican cuisine during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City.

The culinary presentation was inaugurated by H.E. Nestor Gabriel Baltodano Vargas, Ambassador of Costa Rica, and Gaudi Patricia, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Costa Rica. The occasion brought Costa Rica’s culinary heritage into the festival’s celebration of cinema, creativity and international cultural exchange.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI and AAFT, said, “Food is a wonderful expression of a nation’s culture, traditions and identity. Through this showcase of Costa Rican cuisine, we celebrate friendship between India and Costa Rica while giving our students an opportunity to appreciate international hospitality and culinary traditions. Our mission of ‘Love, Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture’ finds a beautiful expression in such exchanges.”

H.E. Nestor Gabriel Baltodano Vargas said, “We are delighted to share a part of Costa Rica’s cultural heritage through its traditional cuisine at the Global Film Festival Noida. Food brings people together and encourages curiosity about one another’s countries. I appreciate ICMEI and AAFT for creating this opportunity to strengthen friendship and cultural understanding between Costa Rica and India.”

The participation of Gaudi Patricia, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Costa Rica, further highlighted the spirit of cooperation behind the presentation.

The showcase added an international culinary dimension to the festival, demonstrating how cinema, hospitality and cultural traditions can come together to encourage dialogue and closer connections between nations.