Europe has a long tradition of valuing its intellectuals, artists, writers, etc. 

The US, not so much.

Other countries? Some may value theirs, but are they the same kind? The novel is a form that was invented and developed in Europe in the last few centuries, there is no such cultural heritage in many other parts of the world. The deeply reflective forms of art, such as documentaries and "auteur" film, also have a deep tradition in European culture.

Will immigrants from backgrounds that have no such tradition, adopt these European traditions in a context where these are devalued as "white culture"? Do such traditions have a place in cultures that prefer blockbuster action movies or Bollywood musicals?

I guess we'll find out eventually...