Noida, 28th December: The Indo-Suriname Film and Cultural Forum was officially launched by His Excellency Arunkoemar Hardien, Ambassador of Suriname, along with distinguished dignitaries from the film and television world during the 17th Global Film Festival at Marwah Film City, Noida. This initiative aims to strengthen and promote relations between India and Suriname through art and culture.
In his inaugural address, H.E. Arunkoemar Hardien expressed his optimism about the forum’s potential to foster cultural exchange. “This forum is a bridge that will connect the vibrant art and cultural landscapes of India and Suriname. It is a platform to share stories, heritage, and creativity that bind our two nations,” he stated.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI and the driving force behind this initiative, emphasized the importance of such collaborations. “The Indo-Suriname Film and Cultural Forum is not just a collaboration of two nations but a celebration of our shared values, traditions, and artistic expressions. It marks a new chapter in cultural diplomacy through cinema and creative arts,” he said.
The Poster launch event was graced by several renowned personalities and dignitaries, including: Sonali Prakash, Renowned Stylist & Designer, Nikita Nahar, Model, Ekta Sethi, Entrepreneur & Film Analyst, Reyhna Pandit, Actor, Neha Wadhawan, Model, Deepika Udawat, Fashion Blogger, Ahran Chaudhary, Actor and Supermodel, Jaswinder Gardner, Renowned Actor, Abhishek Kapur, Renowned Actor, Armaann Tahil, Actor, and João Ribeirete, Director, Portuguese Cultural Centre
The forum seeks to create opportunities for collaborations in film, television, music, and other art forms, paving the way for stronger cultural ties between the two nations.