Cultural Heritage & Identity: Malaysia’s Sarawak Dayak community gets a spotlight in Kuala Lumpur with Gawai Kitai 2026, a two-day mix of Ngajat dance, bamboo performances, sape music, workshops, heritage exhibits and local products. Community Arts & Recognition: In Yuba City, California, the Sutter County Museum’s Black History exhibit “From Barbers’ Row to Beale Air Force Base” earns a national 2026 Award of Excellence, credited to thousands of volunteer hours and community-donated artifacts. Arts Awards & Regional Pride: Assam marks Bishnu Rabha Divas in Guwahati as CM Himanta Biswa Sarma presents state awards to artists and writers, honoring Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha’s legacy. Indigenous Public Art: Auckland’s Matariki Tūhono Light Trail adds a nine-metre Ngāti Whātua sculpture, extending the citywide indigenous light journey with a modern whakairo take. Exhibitions & Storytelling: New Delhi’s Bikaner House hosts “When India Became Home,” exploring Russian artist Julia Usmanova’s shift from longing to belonging through paintings rooted in Indian female forms. Film & Streaming: Oscar Isaac and Gal Gadot’s “In The Hand of Dante” lands on Netflix from June 24, following a mystery around Dante’s manuscript. Music & Local Seasons: Northwoods Arts Council announces its 2026 summer Lakeside Concert Series in Hackensack, with performances running Fridays through Labor Day.