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-- Wikimedia Commons Welcome (talk) 09:52, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is out!

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) 08:20, 18 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 Postcard

Please help translate to your language

Hello The open draft!

We extend our warmest greetings and gratitude to you for actively taking part in the Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 Commons photography competition. Your valuable contributions have significantly enriched the world's knowledge and cultural heritage.

We are delighted to inform you that your efforts have placed you among the top 100 uploaders during this project. As a token of our appreciation, we would like to send you a special postcard.

To ensure you receive your special postcard postcard, kindly complete this form before August 15, 2024.

Looking ahead, we hope to see you again in February 2025 for the next exciting event.

Thank you once again for your dedication and Wikilove.

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

-MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:52, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Feedback Request for Wiki Loves Folklore2024

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]

File:Calibration of Optical Sensors.pdf

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If you created this file, please note that the fact that it has been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with it, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues.

Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

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Omphalographer (talk) 00:41, 2 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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

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

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

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

How to Join:

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]

Your most memorable shot of 2024

Happy New Year! As always at the beginning of the new year, I'm inviting you to share your most memorable shot of the past year. Which of your photos stood out in 2024? Which image created special memories that you'd like to share with others? On behalf of the Commons Photographers User Group I wish you, your family, and your friends all the best for 2025. Warmly, --Ailura (talk) 18:05, 14 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

📣 Join the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour!

Hello, Wikimedia contributors!

We are excited to kick off Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an annual global campaign celebrating the world’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. 🌍✨

To help organizers and contributors prepare for this year’s campaign, we’re hosting a Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour, and we’d love for you to join us!

🗓 Event Details

Date: January 18^th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time)
Venue: Online via Google Meet

Join here

Dial-in: ‪+1 513-480-5188‬
PIN: 876 566 200#

What’s in it for you?

Whether you’re an organizer, a contributor, or someone passionate about documenting cultural traditions, this session is for YOU!

Learn About the 2025 Campaign: Get insights into this year’s theme, objectives, and exciting new elements.
Ask Questions: Have questions or need clarifications? We’ve got you covered!
Connect with Fellow Contributors: Hear stories and experiences from around the globe.
Collaborate Globally: Share your ideas and contribute to making this campaign even more impactful.

Did You Know?

Wiki Loves Folklore has already documented over 121,000+ media files from more than 165 countries. Your contributions help preserve endangered traditions and unique cultural expressions for future generations.

How to Prepare

Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
Read the Blog: Explore what folklore is, what we look for, and how you can organize or contribute: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
Sign Up to Organize: If you’re planning to organize a local Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, sign up here: Organizers Page

Let’s join hands to preserve and celebrate the beauty of folklore together. We look forward to seeing you at the Office Hour!

Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:43, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

📣 Join the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour!

Hello, Wikimedia contributors!

We are excited to kick off Wiki Loves Folklore 2025], an annual global campaign celebrating the world’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. 🌍✨

To help organizers and contributors prepare for this year’s campaign, we’re hosting a Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour, and we’d love for you to join us!

🗓 Event Details

Date: January 18^th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time)
Venue: Online via Google Meet

Join here

Dial-in: ‪+1 513-480-5188‬
PIN: 876 566 200#

What’s in it for you?

Whether you’re an organizer, a contributor, or someone passionate about documenting cultural traditions, this session is for YOU!

Learn About the 2025 Campaign: Get insights into this year’s theme, objectives, and exciting new elements.
Ask Questions: Have questions or need clarifications? We’ve got you covered!
Connect with Fellow Contributors: Hear stories and experiences from around the globe.
Collaborate Globally: Share your ideas and contribute to making this campaign even more impactful.

Did You Know?

Wiki Loves Folklore has already documented over 121,000+ media files from more than 165 countries. Your contributions help preserve endangered traditions and unique cultural expressions for future generations.

How to Prepare

Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
Read the Blog: Explore what folklore is, what we look for, and how you can organize or contribute: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
Sign Up to Organize: If you’re planning to organize a local Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, sign up here: Organizers Page

Let’s join hands to preserve and celebrate the beauty of folklore together. We look forward to seeing you at the Office Hour!

Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:01, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Quality Image Promotion

Your image has been reviewed and promoted

Congratulations! Reading the news under the temple's.jpg, which was produced by you, was reviewed and has now been promoted to Quality Image status.

If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Quality images candidates.

We also invite you to take part in the categorization of recently promoted quality images.
Comments
Support Good quality. --Pdanese 11:40, 5 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

--QICbot (talk) 05:35, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Has Launched – Join Us!

Hello The open draft,

Greetings from the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team! We are excited to announce Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an international contest on Wikimedia Commons dedicated to capturing the beauty of folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world. Whether it’s vibrant folk festivals, traditional dances, soulful music, time-honoured culinary practices, unique attire, oral storytelling, or other cultural treasures, this is your chance to document and share the living heritage that unites us all.

How Can I Contribute?

It’s simple! Grab your camera, smartphone, or recording device, and start capturing photos, videos, or audio that tell the story of your local folklore. Once you’ve collected your media, head over to the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 page and click on the Upload Now icon to submit your entry. For complete rules and guidelines, please visit our project page on Wikimedia Commons.

Timeline

Submission Period: February 1, 2025, 00:01 (UTC) – March 31, 2025, 23:59 (UTC)
Results Declaration: Around July 15, 2025

Exciting 2025 Prizes

International Prizes

Photo Category

1st Prize: 500 USD
2nd Prize: 400 USD
3rd Prize: 300 USD
4th Prize: 200 USD
5th Prize: 100 USD
Top 10 Noteworthy Contribution Prizes: 50 USD each

Video Category

1st Video Prize (Best Oral Storytelling): 150 USD
2nd Video Prize (Best Video Storytelling): 100 USD
3rd Video Prize (Sustainable Folklore Video): 100 USD

Audio Category

1st Audio Prize (Overall Best): 150 USD
2nd Audio Prize (Best Folklore Podcast Series): 150 USD

Community Prizes

Top Uploader Category

1st Top Uploader Prize: 250 USD
2nd Top Uploader Prize: 150 USD
3rd Top Uploader Prize: 100 USD

Additionally:

Volunteer Excellence Awards: Two awards (gift voucher and certificate) recognizing volunteers who have gone above and beyond in organizing events, coordinating participants, or otherwise contributing to the competition’s success.
Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards: To the top 100 uploaders.
Certificates and Postcards: For Local Organizers.

Disclaimer: All prizes will be distributed exclusively in the form of major brand gift cards or vouchers, equivalent to the local currency amount.

Regional Prizes

Regional prizes will be awarded to the top three jury-selected media entries from the following regions:

MENA: Middle East & North Africa
SSA: Sub-Saharan Africa
SA: South Asia
ESEAP: East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific
LAC: Latin America & Caribbean
NA: North America
NWE: Northern & Western Europe
CEECA: Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Awards per Region:

Regional Champion Award: 150 USD
Regional Runner-Up Award: 100 USD
Regional Contributor Award: 50 USD

What We Won’t Accept

To maintain the integrity of the competition, please note that we will not accept media that are:

Out of the Commons Project scope
Lacking EXIF information
Excessively processed or digitally altered
Pornographic or explicit
Artwork submissions that pose copyright issues

We invite you to celebrate and preserve our rich and diverse folklore traditions. Your contribution will help create a lasting record of our cultural heritage for generations to come.

For more details on the contest rules, prizes, and submission process, please visit our project page on Wikimedia Commons. If you have any questions, email us or join our Telegram group.

Let’s come together and keep our traditions alive – #WeTogether!

Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

-MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:19, 08 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You for Your Contributions to Wiki Loves Folklore 2025!

Dear Contributor,

A heartfelt thank you for being part of Wiki Loves Folklore 2025! Your incredible contributions have helped document and preserve the world’s rich cultural heritage on Wikimedia Commons.

As a reminder, the contest ends tonight—so if you have any last-minute uploads, now’s the time!

📅 What’s next?

The jury process will begin on 15th April 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 2025. Please keep an eye on your Wikimedia talk page and ensure your email notifications are enabled so you don’t miss any updates about the results.

📝 We want to hear from you!

Your experience matters to us. We’ll be sending out a feedback form by mid-April to collect your thoughts, suggestions, and any challenges you faced during the contest. Your input will help us make the next edition even better!

Once again, thank you for being a part of this global celebration of folklore and traditions.

With appreciation,

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

🌍 https://wikilovesfolklore.org/

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:44, 31 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]