Khuree Tsam–Danshig Festival: Ulaanbaatar’s Khui Doloon Khudag hosted the June 27 opening of the Khuree Tsam–Danshig Festival 2026, with ceremonial offerings to Vajrapani and Chinggis Khaan, and a full lineup of Buddhist cultural events including Tsam masked dance performances. Mongolia in the spotlight abroad: The international special exhibition “Chinggis Khaan: How the Mongols Changed the World” opened June 25 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, bringing Mongolian artifacts to the UK and highlighting nomadic civilization’s global impact. Creative life in the Gobi: Three Camel Lodge and the Arts Council of Mongolia launched the Avdar Artist Residency Program, inviting five Mongolian artists to create new work in the Gobi and share it through workshops and a showcase in October 2026. Sustainability dialogue: Mongolia’s Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue 2026 is set for July 3 at the State Palace, featuring Ban Ki-moon and Stanford scholars, with sessions on AI, critical minerals, green tech, and women’s leadership. Cultural diplomacy & mobility: Sarawak’s Dr Sim urged a Sarawak Global Mobility Scholarship to boost international exposure for students, framing education as a people-to-people bridge. Global culture context: A piece on the history of Jews in Mongolia and another on how media can fuel violence both add wider cultural and social perspective to the week’s reading.