Days of Chinese Cinema: Bishkek’s Ala-Too cinema hosts free Chinese Film Days starting Aug 12, kicking off at 4:30 PM with “Shenzhou-13” (space footage shot in orbit in 8K, with Russian subtitles), plus other genre films and planned filmmaker/industry visits to build Kyrgyz-Chinese creative ties. Museum Rumor Check: Kyrgyzstan’s Culture Ministry denies social media claims that the 4th and 5th floors of the National Historical Museum were handed to China, saying the Aug 15–Nov 15 temporary exhibition will use designated spaces only and permanent halls will keep operating normally. World Nomad Games Arts: Eight akyns were selected for the Kyrgyz-Kazakh aitys final in Bishkek after Aug 10 qualifiers at the Manas theater, with a 3 million som prize fund. Nomad Heritage Program: “Köçmöndür sanatı” at Rukh-Ordo (Cholpon-Ata) will bring live storytelling, instrumental, and vocal performances from Kyrgyzstan and abroad as part of the VI World Nomad Games. City Culture Calendar: Bishkek is set for regular open-air music evenings at Ala-Too Square every Friday and Saturday, and the week’s museum lineup includes new permanent exhibitions at the Fine Arts Museum plus themed shows. Go Viral Festival 2026: On Aug 12 at AUCA, the free festival returns with entrepreneurship, tech, AI, and creative-economy zones, ending with a musical program.