Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Argentine Author Celebrates India-Argentina Cultural Ties
Gustavo Canzobre is an author from Argentina who loves learning about Rabindranath Tagore.
He came to the International Kolkata Book Fair because Argentina was the theme country.
He has been studying Tagore for 30 years and uses Tagore's ideas in schools in Argentina.
Canzobre met the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, and was impressed by her strength.
He stayed in a traditional Bengali home, enjoyed local food like Khichuri and Nolen gur, and talked about how much he loves Kolkata's football culture.
He also shared his thoughts on Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata and compared it to Diego Maradona's visit years ago.
Argentine author Gustavo Canzobre is a special guest at the International Kolkata Book Fair, where Argentina is the theme country.
Canzobre has researched Rabindranath Tagore for 30 years and incorporates Tagore's educational practices into Argentine classrooms.
He met Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and praised her strength and independence.
Canzobre stayed in a traditional Bengali home, enjoyed local cuisine, and immersed himself in Kolkata's culture.
He discussed the cultural and diplomatic ties between Argentina and India, which have evolved into a strategic association since 2018.
- Who
- Gustavo Canzobre, an Argentine author and Tagore enthusiast
- What
- Reflecting on the cultural and diplomatic ties between Argentina and India
- When
- During the International Kolkata Book Fair
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To celebrate the 175-year bond between Argentina and Bengal and to share his research on Tagore
- Author
- Gustavo Canzobre
- Event
- International Kolkata Book Fair
- Theme Country
- Argentina
- Research Focus
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Organization
- Hastinapur Foundation
- Notable Figure Met
- Mamata Banerjee
- Cultural Experience
- Stayed in a traditional Bengali home
- Cuisine Enjoyed
- Khichuri, fish, curd, Nolen gur