Japanese Culture & Etiquette: A guide to Japan’s omiyage gift tradition highlights thoughtful souvenirs, neat wrapping (often with furoshiki), seasonal choices, and respectful presentation with both hands. Indian Classical Music Abroad: The Maharaj Trio (sarod, tabla, sitar) from Varanasi performed in Burgas, backed by India’s cultural diplomacy partners. Art Market in the UAE: Experts say younger UAE collectors are driving renewed global art-market growth, with entry points now possible beyond only ultra-high-end sales. Cultural Heritage on Tour: Dunhuang culture is showcased in Canada via lectures, performances, photo exhibits, and VR, stressing Silk Road-era exchange. Music & Identity: Indiana’s Greencastle Summer Music Festival returns with “Roots and Roads,” exploring travel, belonging, and memory through song and musical theatre. China–Seychelles Cultural Ties: Seychelles’ tourism and culture minister calls the relationship a new era for people-to-people exchanges, with tourism framed as “truest diplomacy.” Tech Meets Culture: India’s GAGAN satellite-guided landing milestone for IndiGo signals new aviation infrastructure-light approaches. Cultural Sensitivity Watch: Lululemon faces backlash in China after a Great Wall event used a Japanese taiko drum instead of a Chinese counterpart, reigniting trust concerns. Cross-border Media: Hubei Media Week in Kenya spotlights co-productions, AI in storytelling, and cultural exchange between broadcasters and filmmakers. Indigenous Climate Action: India’s East Indian/Mobaim Mulvasi community joins the Satoyama Mace Initiative to scale Indigenous-led biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions.