Light Art Call: Spier Light Art opened proposals for its 2027 light-based contemporary art show at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, inviting site-specific installations, sculpture, interactive and digital works. Monsoon Culture: Bangladesh’s Barsha Utsab celebrations kick off across Dhaka with music, dance and recitations marking the first day of Asharh. Youth Art & Memory: Dhaka’s “A Thousand Tales” exhibition spotlights young artists’ raw takes on modern life, from social struggle to protest and intergenerational trauma. Sacred Traditions: “Lotus and Lion” returns at Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, creating a dedicated space for Buddhist and Hindu-inspired art and preserving practices like Tibetan thangka painting. Record-Breaking Dance: Sri Lanka’s “Sangamam 2026” Bharatanatyam festival sets a Guinness World Record with 4,988 dancers. Art Meets Community: San Antonio’s renovated Basila Frocks building is now a hub for small businesses and local makers. Global Heritage: China marks Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Wuhan, highlighting UNESCO site growth and a surge in museum activity. AI in Public Life: Somalia opens its second AI summit in Mogadishu, focusing on AI for education, governance and innovation. World Cup Culture: The AP looks at what makes a World Cup anthem stick, from Shakira’s “Waka Waka” legacy to 2026’s “Dai Dai.”