The Cultural Review

Cultural Exchange

3 articles

Diverse attendees gather at a bustling international film festival, celebrating global cinema and cultural exchange.
Media

What Is the Role of International Film Festivals in Cultural Exchange?

In 2019, the Sundance Film Festival alone drew 122,000 attendees, injecting an estimated $149 million into Park City's economy from out-of-state visitors.

Andre Silva·May 4, 2026
A dynamic scene of a traditional Korean mask dance performance in Andong, with performers in elaborate costumes and an engaged audience under festive decorations.
Culture

Andong Prepares for East Asian Cultural City Debut

Performing troupes at the 2026 Andong International Maskdance Festival will deliver precise 14 to 17-minute stage performances, according to Eaff Eu , as Andong prepares to debut as an East Asia Cultu

Eleanor Voss·May 3, 2026
Diverse crowd at a literary festival in New York City, listening to an author speak, with an interactive mural painting in the background.
Books

Literary festivals foster diverse authors, community engagement

Over 140 authors from around the globe are gathering in New York today, not just to read, but to collectively declare that literature is not going away in the current political climate.

Claire Donovan·April 30, 2026