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Estonia is systematically cataloguing Soviet-era artworks created during its 51-year occupation, balancing the need to preserve Estonian artistic contributions against efforts to distance itself from communist rule and remove symbols of domination.
Kuala Lumpur's Kalpana Dance Theatre marks three decades with an environmental-themed bharatanatyam concert featuring 54 dancers. The production partners with a local river-restoration group to raise awareness among young performers about water pollution and ecosystem preservation.
UNESCO has designated Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites as World Heritage, becoming Japan's 27th such designation. The cluster of 19 sites spans from the sixth to eighth centuries and showcases the development of Japan's centralised state.
Sabah's government has signaled that elevating Kota Belud's traditional market to UNESCO World Heritage status demands comprehensive research, historical documentation, and proof of outstanding universal cultural value—a process likely to extend over considerable time.
South Korea is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's annual session in Busan for the first time, drawing approximately 3,000 participants from 196 member states and international organisations to a 10-day meeting beginning July 21.
A Kelantan enthusiast has assembled a collection of over 100 traditional and modern weapons valued at RM20,000, documenting a fading legacy of blacksmithing as master craftsmen die without passing their skills to younger generations.
Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism has allocated RM400,000 to upgrade Gasing Pangkah Delima Court in Melaka following the conclusion of the 2026 DMDI International Gasing Competition, positioning the venue as a heritage tourism landmark.
Two Peranakan sisters from Melaka have given the traditional Cherki card game a contemporary makeover, introducing vibrant colours and modern designs to help younger Peranakans reconnect with their cultural roots.