10 months ago
Ambassador Solare Praises Delhi's Culture, History, and People
Imagine a special guest from Guatemala who is like a teacher for his country in India.
He has lived in Delhi for almost three years and really likes it!
He says Delhi is like a big city that has old things, new things, and traditions all mixed together.
He loves visiting old tombs and museums because he likes history.
He also enjoys the lively culture and friendly people.
He thinks Indian food is super yummy, especially biryani and kulfi.
He even met an important Indian person, which helped his country and India become better friends.
If he were to tell his friends back home about Delhi, he would say it's a place everyone should visit because it's so welcoming and special.
He thinks Delhi's subway is great, but wishes there were fewer cars to help the air be cleaner.
He also suggested making a special park to celebrate friendship between India and countries in Latin America.
Ambassador Omar Lisandro Castaneda Solare of Guatemala has resided in Delhi for nearly three years.
He admires Delhi for its blend of history, modernity, tradition, vibrant culture, and the hospitality of its people.
His favorite places include heritage sites like Safdarjung Tomb and Humayun's Tomb, as well as the Gandhi Smriti Museum.
The Ambassador enjoys Indian cuisine, particularly biryani, paneer dishes, and desserts like kulfi and carrot halwa.
He suggests reducing traffic congestion and pollution by promoting public transport and creating a park dedicated to India-Latin American friendship.
- Who
- Ambassador Omar Lisandro Castaneda Solare of Guatemala
- What
- Shared his positive experiences living in Delhi, highlighting its culture, history, tradition, and people.
- Where
- Delhi, India
- When
- During an interview as part of a series on Ambassadors living in Delhi
- Why
- To share his perspectives on his home in Delhi, discussing his favorite places, food, cultural observations, and suggestions for improvement.
Key facts
- Ambassador's Name
- Omar Lisandro Castaneda Solare
- Country
- Guatemala
- Tenure in Delhi
- Nearly three years
- Key Interests
- History, archaeology, radio hosting, water sports, swimming, cultural activities
- Favorite Delhi Sites
- Safdarjung Tomb, Humayun's Tomb, Gandhi Smriti Museum
- Favorite Indian Foods
- Chicken biryani, mutton biryani, chicken tikka, paneer, dosa masala, kulfi, carrot halwa
Quotes
Ambassador Omar Lisandro Castaneda Solare
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Guatemala to India
“I will suggest finding ways to reduce the traffic jams and encouraging people to use the subway system and other alternatives. This will certainly help in improving air quality in Delhi and in the surrounding areas. On other matters, I will recommend the administrators of Delhi to create an area that could be a park or a plaza dedicated to the friendship between India and Latin American and the Caribbean countries. This area will certainly strengthen the good relation that India has with all the Latin American and Caribbean nations, including my country Guatemala.”
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“Certainly, there are many. One of the most important ones is meeting Dr S Jaishankar and the third mechanism of foreign consultations between India and Guatemala in November 2023 that has strengthened our bilateral relations. I am so happy that along with my colleagues in the Embassy, we had celebrated some important cultural exhibitions such as Holy Week in Guatemala and our National Independence Day in September, showcasing the Mayan heritage of Guatemala as the heart of the Mayan World.”
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