National Day in Malaysia: King and Queen Ibrahim led the 69th National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, with 80,000+ people watching a parade built around “Malaysia Madani” and youth-led participation. Upcycling & creativity: Kenya’s artists and makers are turning discarded bottles into art and household glassware, showing how waste can become value. Arts for healing: Montreal’s Art for Healing Foundation placed four Rita Briansky paintings in the Cummings Centre, keeping the late instructor’s legacy alive through public-facing art in healthcare. Pacific youth on stage: South Island’s Māfana brought 65 rangatahi together to perform Pacific dance and music, building local platforms where none existed. Cultural revival: Papua New Guinea’s Malagan Festival returned after 30 years in Kavieng, mixing rituals, craft, food and community celebration. Global cultural exchange: A Tianjin exhibition spotlights centuries of Sino-Italian court connections through House of Savoy treasures. Nature meets culture: Denver’s Dragon Boat Festival drew 150,000+ over two days, celebrating AANHPI heritage with racing, food, and performances. Art & place-making: Mumbai’s 144-year-old Kipling Bungalow at Sir J J School of Art is being transformed into a new cultural hub with galleries and performance spaces. Flood response: Flash flooding in Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Canyon led to closures and searches for unaccounted visitors.