UNESCO & Heritage: South Korea hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time in Busan, with President Lee Jae Myung framing culture as a peace-building force. Immersive Language Culture: India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Shabdalok, the country’s first immersive language museum in Kolkata, using interactive galleries to celebrate India’s linguistic heritage. Crafts as Growth: PM Modi shares FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s push to treat traditional Indian craftsmanship as an economic engine via ODOP and global partnerships. Community Arts Funding: Racine Arts Council gears up for its Positive Power of Art Golf Outing and highlights ArtSeed Grants backing local creativity. Art That Preserves Place: Taiwan’s “Rainbow Grandpa” Huang Yung-fu story returns attention for how painting saved Rainbow Village from demolition. Music & Public Life: Mariposa’s free Music on the Green series adds Crooked Drone (July 24) and The Stereo Hopeful (July 25). Cultural Exchange Through Play: Indonesian sisters in China use martial arts and bilingual videos to bridge youth culture between Indonesia and China. Film & Awards: Yami Gautam marks her National Award win for “Article 370,” calling it the culmination of a 14-year journey. Global Pop Finale: FIFA’s World Cup 2026 closing ceremony lineup includes Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed, and a special Tom Cruise appearance. Local Art Events: LAist spotlights bojagi gift-wrapping workshops in Koreatown and a Conlon family chat linking opera and soccer.