The Caribbean nation was represented by Ambassador Juan Marsan and First Secretary Maiky Diaz, who also attended the inauguration of a thematic exhibition along with Indranil Sen, Minister of State for Information and Culture of West Bengal, according to diplomatic sources.

In the production, a musical adaptation of Charles Perrault’s tale staged by Carlos Alberto Cremata, director of La Colmenita, the songs of the famous English group are “a key element of the entertaining plot,” Cremata explained to the press.

He also highlighted the use of distinctly Cuban language and rhythms.

The Kolkata International Children’s Film Festival will run until January 29, 2026, during which 180 films from 32 countries are scheduled to be screened. jdt/oda/lrd