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SUMMARY:Wiki Loves Folklore 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wiki Loves Folklore\n\n\n\n\nCreate an account \n\nWiki Loves Folklore is a global media contest held annually on Wikimedia Commons\, aimed at documenting the diverse folk cultures from around the world. Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 builds on the success of the 2025 campaign\, continuing its focus on celebrating folk culture. The initiative traces its roots back to 2018\, originating from Wiki Loves Love 2019\, which highlighted ceremonies and festivals centered around love. \n\nScope\n\nThis media contest celebrates the rich tapestry of folk culture from around the world\, featuring categories that include (but are not limited to) folk festivals\, dances\, music\, activities\, games\, cuisine\, clothing\, and a wide variety of traditional expressions. These may encompass ballads\, folktales\, fairy tales\, legends\, seasonal celebrations\, calendar customs\, folk arts\, folk religion\, and mythology. For further inspiration and a broader selection of examples\, we invite you to explore our Category page. \n\nHow to participate\n\n\n\n1. Capture culture\nPhotograph or record traditions\, rituals\, stories\, food\, dance\, music\, clothing\, crafts\, or community heritage. \n\n\n2. Upload\nSubmit your work to Wikimedia Commons between\n1 February – 31 March 2026. \n\n\n3. Describe & categorize\nAdd media description\, location\, date\, and relevant categories. \n\n\n4. Win prizes\nAwards include global and regional prizes for photography\, video\, and audio. \n\n\n\nPrizes and details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCampaign Prizes\nGlobal Photography Excellence \n\n1st prize: 500 USD\n2nd prize: 400 USD\n3rd prize: 300 USD\nTop 10 Noteworthy Contribution Prizes: 50 USD Each\n\nMultimedia Categories \n\nBest Video: 300 USD\n2nd Video Prize: 200 USD\n3rd Video Prize: 150 USD\nBest Audio: 200 USD\n2nd Audio Prize: 150 USD\n3rd Audio Prize: 150 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Prizes\nDistinguished Heritage Documenter \n\n1st prize: 500 USD\n2nd prize: 300 USD\n3rd prize: 200 USD\n\nVolunteer organiser Excellence Award \n\n1st prize: 200 USD\n2nd prize: 150 USD\n3rd prize: 100 USD\nWiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploaders\nCertificates and postcards to Local Organizers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegional prizes\nRegional prize awarded to the top jury-selected media entries from the following regions. \n\nMENA – Middle East & North Africa\nSSA – Sub-Saharan Africa\nSA – South Asia\nESEAP – East\, Southeast Asia\, & Pacific\nLAC – Latin America & Caribbean\nNA – North America\nNWE – Northern & Western Europe\nCEECA – Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia\n\nAward per region \n\nRegional Winner: 125 USD\nRegional Runner-up: 75 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Disclaimer: All Prizes will be distributed only in the form of major brand gift cards or vouchers\, equivalent to the local currency amount.) \n\n\n\n\n\nTimeline\n\n1 Feb – 31 Mar 2026 – Upload period\nApril – June – Review & jury\n15 July 2026 – Results announced (expected)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEssential rules\n✔ Acceptable: Your own original photos/videos/audio\, free license (CC BY-SA/CC0)\, with context & metadata. \n✘ Not accepted: Watermarks\, AI-generated media\, copyrighted content\, overly edited images\, low-quality uploads\, or missing EXIF (if camera supports it). \n\nFull details → Complete Rules Page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipate locally\nLocal Wikimedia groups host photowalks\, workshops\, and national sub-contests. Find your local group: \n\n→ Local Events Directory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrevious international winners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Winners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact us\nThere are several ways to contact us: \n\nWrite us on discussion page.\nSend us an email to supportwikilovesfolklore.org\nCommunicate with us through Twitter\, Facebook or Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWriting competition\n\nThere will also be a writing competition Feminism and Folklore 2026 from 1st February 2026 till 31 March 2026. Create or expand articles on feminism\, women biographies and gender-focused topics for the project in league with Wiki Loves Folklore gender gap focus with folk culture theme on Wikipedia. Participate now in your local language.
URL:https://wikilovesfolklore.org/calendar/wiki-loves-folklore/
CATEGORIES:Wiki Loves Folklore
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SUMMARY:Feminism and Folklore 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Feminism and Folklore Writing Contest\, an annual celebration of cultural diversity and gender inclusivity on Wikipedia. This contest invites passionate contributors to embark on a journey of documenting local cultural events\, folk-related activities\, and the often overlooked but significant contributions of women. As an integral part of the Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) campaign\, this project goes beyond the lens of photography\, encouraging participants to craft compelling narratives through the creation and expansion of Wikipedia articles. \n\n\n\n  \n\nParticipate now \nCreate an account \n\n\nBackground\n\n\nRooted in the ethos of collaborative knowledge creation\, the Feminism and Folklore Writing Contest emerges as a response to the need for comprehensive coverage of local cultures\, traditions\, and the diverse roles women play within them. Folklore\, a repository of stories\, rituals\, and customs\, provides a unique lens into the heart of communities worldwide. Whether it’s documenting the vibrant tapestry of local events\, untold stories of women who have shaped folklore\, or shedding light on age-old traditions\, this contest empowers contributors to be storytellers. \n\n\nIntangible cultural heritage serves as a powerful bridge between feminism and folklore\, playing a pivotal role in addressing the gender gap within the realm of traditional knowledge on Wikipedia. This heritage encompasses the living expressions passed down through generations. By capturing the stories\, practices\, and artistic expressions often rooted in the experiences of women\, we not only bridge the gender gap but also elevate the visibility of their contributions to cultural narratives. \n\n\nContest Details\nThis year\, the Feminism and Folklore Writing Contest takes a focused approach\, emphasizing feminism\, women biographies\, and gender-focused topics within the broader theme of Wiki Loves Folklore. \n\n\nFolklore\nParticipants are encouraged to explore a numerous of folklore topics from around the world. The scope includes\, but is not limited to\, folk festivals\, dances\, music\, activities\, games\, cuisine\, traditional wear\, fairy tales\, plays\, arts\, religion\, mythology\, and more. \n\n\nWomen and Folklore\nThis theme expands the narrative to spotlight the often-overlooked contributions of women and queer individuals in folk culture. Participants can explore the stories of folk artists\, dancers\, singers\, musicians\, game athletes\, and delve into the portrayal of women in mythology. \n\n\n\n\nTimelines\n\nContest Start Date: 01/02/2026 00:00 UTC \nContest End Date: 31/03/2026 23:59 UTC \n\n\n\nParticipation Process\n\nLocal Organizers and Jury: Essential for effective participation. Find the list here.\nCampwiz Tool and Project Tracking: Organizers are encouraged to set up campaigns on Campwiz\, Fountain or Dashboard.\nArticle List Generator: Participants can access the list of relevant articles through the dedicated tool.\nArticle Creation or Expansion: Expand or create articles between 1 February and 31 March.\n\n\n\nLocal Judging Criteria/Rules\n\n\nMinimum Length: 3000 bytes or 300 words.\nLanguage Quality: High standard\, no bad machine translation.\nTimeline: Created/Expanded 1 Feb – 31 March.\nTheme Relevance: Feminism and Folklore focus.\nNo Orphaned Articles: Must be linked.\nNo Copyright violations: Strict adherence required.\nAdequate references: Proper citations required.\n\n\nPrizes and Recognition\n\n\nInternational Prizes\n\n🥇 1st prize: 300 USD\n🥈 2nd prize: 200 USD\n🥉 3rd prize: 100 USD\n🏅 Consolation top 10 winners: 50 USD each\n\n\n\nLocal Prizes\nThere will be local prizes for each Wikipedia editions which have signed up for 2026 edition. \n\n25 USD for 1st local prize\n20 USD for 2nd local prize\n15 USD for Best jury article.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Prize\nEvery participant will receive a Wikipedia 25 digital postcard. \n\n\n\n(All prizes will be distributed in a coupon form that aligns with the local currency. No cash or transfers will be provided)
URL:https://wikilovesfolklore.org/calendar/feminism-and-folklore-2026/
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SUMMARY:Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Wiki Loves Folklore & Feminism and Folklore 2026 Office Hours\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the kickoff discussion of the 2026 edition!\nWe invite local organizers\, photographers\, Wikimedians\, and folklore enthusiasts to discuss the upcoming campaign\, theme\, and prizes. \n\n\n\n\nSession Details\n\n\n\n\nDate\nFriday\, 23rd January 2026\n\n\nTime\n16:00 UTC (4:00 PM UTC)\n(Check your local time here)\n\n\nVenue\nOnline (Zoom)\n\n\nJoin Link\nClick here to Join via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nZoom Connection Info\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 890 5849 9911\nPasscode: 492639\nDirect Link: Launch Meeting\n📅 Add to Calendar (.ics)\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\nDuring this session\, the International Team will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\n\n\n1. Introductions & Photography (20 mins)\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions (5 mins)\nWiki Loves Folklore 2026 (15 mins)\n\nBackground details and information of the project.\nTheme details: Focusing on resilient traditions and underrepresented folk culture.\nTimeline: 1 February – 31 March 2026.\nJury criteria and categories for 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Writing\, Judging & Prizes (25 mins)\n\n\nFeminism and Folklore 2026 (15 mins)\n\nTheme focus: Gender gap\, women in folklore\, and queer perspectives in folk culture.\nHow to organize a local edit-a-thon.\n\n\nJudging and prizes (10 mins)\n\nTools for judging WLF and F&F.\nPrizes and best practices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Q&A Session (15 mins)\n\n\nOpen floor for questions from local organizers and participants.\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\nLocal Organizers: If you are planning to host WLF or F&F in your country/region.\nPhotographers & Editors: If you want to understand the categories and themes better.\nAffiliates: Chapters and User Groups looking to organize and take part in WLF and FNF.\n\n\nParticipation\n\nPlease sign up using the event registration tool above on the top of this page. \n\nMeeting Notes & Recording\n\nNotes and recording link will be added here after the session. \n\nPresentation Slides: [Link]\nEtherpad for Notes: [Link]\n\n\n\nContact Us\nIf you have urgent questions before the meeting\, please reach out via email at support@wikilovesfolklore.org or on the Discussion Page.
URL:https://wikilovesfolklore.org/calendar/wiki-loves-folklore-2026-office-hours/
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SUMMARY:Feminism and Folklore 2025
DESCRIPTION:Feminism and Folklore is an international writing contest organized at Wikipedia annually in the month of February and March to document folk cultures and women in folklore in different regions of the world on Wikipedia. This project is the Wikipedia edition of the photography campaign Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) that is organized on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore traditions around the world.
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SUMMARY:Wiki Loves Folklore 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) is an international photographic contest where the photographers can contribute media (photographs\, video\, and audio) about their local folk culture to Wikimedia Commons under free licenses to be used on Wikipedia and any other places with attribution. This photography contest is focused on folk culture of different regions\, including folk dances\, folk music\, folk activities\, folk games\, folk cuisine\, folk wear\, folklore\, and tradition\, including ballads\, folktales\, fairy tales\, legends\, traditional song and dance\, folk plays\, games\, seasonal events\, calendar customs\, folk arts\, folk religion\, mythology\, etc. The campaign is targeted at protecting the world’s intangible cultural heritage. \nThe Wiki Loves Folklore International photography contest serves as a vital catalyst for preserving intangible cultural heritage\, in accordance with the 2003 UNESCO Convention. It encourages people from diverse backgrounds to capture and share images representing their cultural heritage\, effectively documenting and sharing these intangible aspects of culture. Through visual storytelling\, it raises awareness about the importance of cultural practices\, rituals\, and traditions and promotes community engagement in heritage preservation. By showcasing intangible cultural heritage on Wikimedia Commons\, Wiki Loves Folklore ensures its transmission to future generations\, making it more accessible and relevant in the modern world while upholding the principles of the 2003 UNESCO Convention.
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