Community Activities - Uruguayan Cuisine Featured at International Food Festival during GFFN

Noida, India: The vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of Uruguay were showcased with great elegance at the International Food Festival organized during the 18th Global Film Festival Noida (GFFN) 2025 at the prestigious Marwah Film City, Noida. The Uruguay-themed culinary presentation was conceptualized and designed by the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism, adding a unique Latin American taste to the global gastronomic celebration.

The Uruguayan cuisine pavilion was formally inaugurated by H.E. Alberto A. Guani, Ambassador of Uruguay to India, in the presence of filmmakers, diplomats, international delegates, students, and media professionals attending the festival.

Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Alberto A. Guani expressed his appreciation for the authentic presentation of Uruguayan cuisine and thanked the Global Film Festival Noida and AAFT for providing such a meaningful platform to promote cultural exchange. He emphasized that food, like cinema, is a universal language that brings people together, and initiatives such as the International Food Festival help strengthen cultural understanding and friendship between Uruguay and India.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City, President of GFFN, and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts, said that the International Food Festival is an integral part of the Global Film Festival Noida, designed to celebrate the diversity of world cultures. He highlighted the efforts of the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism in authentically representing global cuisines and providing students with valuable international exposure. Dr. Marwah added that showcasing Uruguayan cuisine further reinforces the festival’s mission of promoting global harmony through art, culture, education, and cuisine.

The International Food Festival at GFFN 2025 once again emerged as a lively and engaging platform where the world comes together, enriching the overall festival experience and strengthening the bonds between nations through shared cultural celebrations.