Highland Papua Spotlight: Indonesia’s Baliem Valley Cultural Festival (Aug 7-8) in Jayawijaya is being pitched as a tourism engine, showcasing preserved Highland Papua arts and traditions to foreign visitors. Street Art as Propaganda: Tehran commuters pass giant anti-US murals, including a Trump image “silenced” with a Strait of Hormuz-themed veil, underscoring how conflict turns public walls into messaging. Culture Diplomacy: BRICS culture ministers meeting in Bhopal adopted the Bhopal Declaration, aiming to deepen cultural cooperation across member and partner states. Museum & Heritage Politics: Kyrgyzstan’s culture ministry denied rumors that its National Historical Museum floors were transferred to China, saying a temporary Chinese-themed exhibition will use designated spaces only. Music & Community Life: Turkey’s Recording Academy adds Turkish composer Toygar Işıklı and pianist Büşra Kayıkçı as voting members; meanwhile, Ghana’s malls are being reimagined as fan-zone hubs for music and mass culture. Religious Friction on Campus: A “yagna” at Jadavpur University sparked a row after teachers’ groups objected to religious activities on premises. Arts for Everyday People: A “puffy paint” science-and-craft experiment and a stone-painting homestay in China highlight hands-on creativity from kids to retirees.