Global Fashion Week Noida 2024 Hosts Vibrant Food Festival at AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism

Noida, India – The AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism recently hosted a grand food festival as part of the Global Fashion Week Noida 2024. The event featured an impressive array of cuisines from around the world, showcasing the culinary talents of the students.

The Second Session of the food festival was inaugurated by H.E. Yasiel Burrillo, Ambassador of Panama to India, and Aji Fatoumatta Joof, First Secretary of The Gambia High Commission. The colorful display of international flags created an inviting atmosphere, drawing many attendees from the concurrent fashion show to join the festivities.

Ambassador Yasiel Burrillo expressed her admiration, stating, “I am impressed by the dishes from Panama. I must say that the students of AAFT have done well.” Her sentiments were echoed by Aji Fatoumatta Joof, who remarked, “I was not expecting food from Gambia; it is totally a surprise for me. I must congratulate Dr. Marwah for his unique idea of bringing the food festival close to fashion week.”

The festival’s layout was praised for its elegance, comparable to that of a five-star hotel in Delhi. Students of the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism had the unique opportunity to engage with dignitaries, gaining valuable experience and exposure.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of AAFT, was congratulated for his innovative approach in combining the food festival with the fashion week, enhancing the cultural and educational experience for all participants. The event was supported by Indo Panama Film and Cultural Forum & Indo Gambia Film and Cultural Forum.