Cultural Heritage Recognition: Cartagena’s November 11 Independence Festivities have been declared Colombia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, spotlighting Afro-Caribbean roots and a tradition kept alive through music, dance, and community organizing. Pop Culture & Film: Charli XCX drops “Music, Fashion, Film,” her first album since “Brat,” and leans into a more deadpan, cinephile mood—ending with David Cronenberg on “No One Lasts Forever.” Tourism With a Cultural Lens: Greece’s annual August full moon events return with free late-night access to 126 archaeological sites, plus performances and tours across 61 venues. Arts Funding & Access: New Jersey’s NJEDA approved CAFE Program awards for the Center for Creativity at the Rialto (Westfield) and Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn), aiming to expand performing arts access and revitalize cultural hubs. Community, Identity, and Storytelling: Ramla Ali and Richard A Moore wrapped “Not Like Us,” a romantic comedy set in London’s Somali-British community, built around love, family expectations, and cultural identity. Heritage Stewardship: A Connecticut museum returned centuries-old Mohegan artifacts to the Mohegan Tribal Nation, underscoring the growing push for repatriation and cultural restoration.