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Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 has started, Join us!

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Hello Jomartor,

Greetings from the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team! Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest hosted on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world, such as folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folktales, folk games, folk religion, mythology, and many more.

The campaign invites participants to document photographs, videos, and audios linked to folk culture and fit within the contest's theme. Through this campaign, you may become a part of a community dedicated to preserving our intangible culture, which has been brought and passed down for thousands of years.

How can I Contribute?

The dates for the submission in the photography contest on Wikimedia Commons are from 1 February 2024 through 31 March 2024. Probably you are wondering how you can take part. It’s simple: grab a camera, record an image, video or audio under the folklore theme and start uploading or Click on Upload Now Icon which is available on right side of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. To learn more about the rules, check out our Project page on Wikimedia Commons.

Here are the exciting prizes which you can win internationally.

International Prizes

  • 1st prize: 400 USD
  • 2nd prize: 300 USD
  • 3rd prize: 100 USD
  • Top 10 consolation prizes: 40 USD (each)
  • Best Video prize and best Audio prize: 50 USD (each)
  • Top uploader prize for images: First Prize: 300 USD, Second prize: 150 USD
  • Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploaders
  • Certificates and postcards to Local Organizers.

(Disclaimer : The above prizes will only be disbursed in the form of gift card or voucher format only) You can win both International prizes and your local Prizes simultaneously !

If you are interested in participating in the photography campaign, start photographing and collecting media of your local culture and get ready for the photo campaign happening on Wikimedia Commons. For more information about rules and prizes of the contest, refer here. For any questions, email us or join our telegram group here

Warm regards,

Gaurav and Issac

#WeTogether

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:01, 3 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is out!

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Hi, Greetings

 

The winners for Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is announced!

We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 41,038 images from 1921 uploaders represented on Commons in over 140 countries. Kindly see images here.

Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project.

We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year.

Thank you,

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:21, 18 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

Feedback Request for Wiki Loves Folklore2024

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Hello!

 

As we close the curtains on a successful Wiki Loves Folklore 2024, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Your valuable feedback will help us improve future campaigns and ensure the continued preservation of cultural heritage around the globe.

Please take a few minutes to share your experience by filling out the following feedback form.

The form will be open for submissions until November 10th, 2024, at 23:59 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). We appreciate your participation and support! See you in February 2025!

Sincerely, The Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:23, 21 October 2024 (UTC)Reply

[Workshop] Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia

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Dear Recipient,
We are excited to invite you to the third workshop in our Advocacy series, part of the Feminism and Folklore International Campaign. This highly anticipated workshop, titled "Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia," will be led by the esteemed Alex Stinson, Lead Program Strategist at the Wikimedia Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into forging effective partnerships.

Workshop Objectives

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  • Introduction to Partnerships: Understand the importance of building win-win relationships within the Wikimedia movement.
  • Strategies for Collaboration: Learn practical strategies for identifying and fostering effective partnerships.
  • Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of successful partnerships in the Wikimedia community.
  • Interactive Discussions: Engage in discussions to share experiences and insights on collaboration and advocacy.

Workshop Details

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📅 Date: 7th December 2024
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM UTC (Check your local time zone)
📍 Venue: Zoom Meeting

How to Join:

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Registration Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Identifying_Win-Win_Relationships_with_Partners_for_Wikimedia
Meeting ID: 860 4444 3016
Passcode: 834088

We welcome participants to bring their diverse perspectives and stories as we drive into the collaborative opportunities within the Wikimedia movement. Together, we’ll explore how these partnerships can enhance our advocacy and community efforts.

Thank you,

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:27, 03 December 2024 (UTC)Reply