Film & Culture Infrastructure: Bishkek City Hall says construction of a new Cultural Center is advancing on the site of the burned Chatyr-Kul cinema, with a reinforced concrete basement frame done and work starting on first-floor columns; the center will include a 420-seat cinema and a 330-seat exhibition hall. National Cinema & TV: Filming has begun on the state-supported series “Daryger,” dedicated to healthcare workers, with 35 million soms allocated for production and a premiere tied to Medical Worker’s Day. Literary Biopic Spotlight: Kyrgyz director Kanybek Kalmatov talks about his debut feature biopic on Chinghiz Aitmatov, with Russian actor Sergey Bezrukov joining the cast. Arts on the Road: An Ak-Niyet folk ensemble from Bishkek performed at Azerbaijan’s 15th International Silk Road Festival in Ganja. Music & Youth Talent: Bulgarian child singer Elizabeth Visio won gold at Magia Italiana in Rimini, with participation including Kyrgyzstan. Travel for Culture & Leisure: Asman Airlines and Malva Tour launch a direct seasonal Tashkent–Tamchy (Issyk-Kul) route from July 8, aiming to boost access for foreign tourists. Sport as Entertainment: D Billions will headline a children’s concert on Aug 2 as part of the F1H2O Issyk-Kul 2026 cultural program.