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Wiki Loves Folklore is an annual global photography contest hosted on Wikimedia Commons, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and folklore from across the world. Each edition is a unique chapter that showcases diverse interpretations of folklore through stunning visual contributions.

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Wiki Loves Folklore is an international campaign dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural heritage worldwide. Supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikimedia Switzerland, this initiative invites contributors to document and share images, videos, and articles about folklore traditions, festivals, dances, and practices. By highlighting the diversity of human culture, Wiki Loves Folklore aims to preserve and promote global heritage, fostering a deeper appreciation for cultural identity and history through open knowledge platforms.

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Children playing in the rice mill by Azimronnie.
Indian folk culture is characterized by its simplicity-Dance makeup by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER.
Traditional Fishing by Mg Myo Minn Aung
Happiness is a state of Mind by Arpan Basu Chowdhury
Dinagyang Festival 2024 by Jumzchino
Kalari Pattu by The pixelwriter2309
Cotton miller of Kültür Turkey by Musatalasli
Apatani culture by Bhrigu bayan
Bonda tribe of Odisha drinking Mahua drink by Suresh Kumar Vakalapudi
Colour celebration in Holi festival by Avra10
Dinagyang Warriors of Ilo-ilo by Ranieljosecastaneda
Gunpowder celebration during a traditional season in Morocco by Houssain tork
Moments of Devotion, Muslims in Ruku during Namaz by Ehsanul Siddiq Aranya

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Traditional folk face painting by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER.
National Mask Festival of Papua New Guinea by JBYBIOSA.
A man performing bleaching process on copper utensil by Summering2018
Lumad basakanon by Kliencyril08
Tbourida by Mohamed El Idrissi
Red and Gold for Niño by Herbertkikoy
Indian Traditional Wedding by Aman Agrahari
Fishing net weaver of Manipur by Pdhang
Piping at a wedding by Iainmacharg
Han Dan by Yake2434
Líderes indígenas by Edgar Kanaykõ Xakriaba
Little buffalo herder by Alisabih
Holi, The festival of colors by AjoyDutta1997

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Child's Faith to Santo Niño by Michol Sanchez.
Moroccan Berber at Sahara Desert by Dieglop.
Women painting Patachitra artform in Odisha by Euphoric Captures
Traditional body painting on kids of Ethiopian Banna Tribe by WAVRIK.
Peacock dance performer by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER
Karen tribal woman in traditional clothes by Varvara Kless-Kaminskaia
Golden Eagle traditional and folk festival competition by Gabideen
Man dressed in Native American traditional costume by BENNY GROSS.1
Children learning to play the local drum in northern Region of Ghana by Sir Amugi.
Women performing traditional Dhunachi ritualized dance worship by Bhuppigraphy.
Miao folkdance in Guizhou, China by PeterSzabo83
Romanian teens in traditional clothes are dancing at Hora Bucovinei-Folk festival, Frasin – Romania by ShadowNighy
Pece Atanasoski Folk Festival by Lenivongeleva

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Mongolian Man and his Eagle by NuclearApples
The Yellow Fellowship by Herbert Kikoy
Pintaflores Queen by Francisco Pajares, Jr.
Traditional Japanese ladies by Dieglop
Riding into the festival by NuclearApples
International Folk Festival Polka at Bychlew, Poland by Korpusik
Seruling Gambuh Bali by RaiyaniM
MSFF Uniwersytet Śląski 7 Fot. Wojtek Korpusik by Korpusik
Cultural dance of Sinulog Festival in Cebu, Philippines by Wynn Loner U. Uy
Bullock Cart race in Jaffna, Sri Lanka by Visuvanathan Aruran
A girl dressed as Lord Krishna attends open-air theatrical performance by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER
Sinulog Festival Ritual Dance by Jumelito Capilot
L’art de Tbourida Marocaine by Houssain tork
Grand shadow play at Wat Khanon Temple by Paul-shy
Peresean, a traditional sport conducted by the Sasak Tribe people in the province of West Southeast Nusa, Indonesia by RaiyaniM
Matigsalug Elders by Theglennpalacio
Strings of the Ancient by Herbert Kikoy
Woman dressed as Sherawali, the warrior goddess who rides a tiger, by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER

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淚中之愛 by 黃孝擎
Tbourida Moroccan folklore fantasy by Houssain tork
Viva for Niño by Herbert Kikoy
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Theyyam by Shagil Kannur
Dance drama by Tapas Kumar Halder
Woman at Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival by Elisolidum
Kadayawan Festival by Fpj455
Jallikattu festival by Sundaram Perumal
Theyyam by Adzac5848
Manobo Girl by Herbert Kikoy
Bal Krishna makeup by Tapas Kumar Halder
Hmong folk costume of Vietnam by Martyna.pedziach
Port de Grave Christmas Boat Lighting by Ting ting Chen
The water transfer by Mikhail Kapychka
Tango Porteño by Manticora87
Ardhanarishvara by Tapas Kumar Halder
Raiyani Muharramah Gendang beleq by RaiyaniM

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Christian wedding in Russia by Виктория Злых
Kinabayo Festival Showdown by Rio Ubatay
Couple from a Belarus wedding by Mikhail Kapychka
Couple at a wedding in Nashik, India
Bridegroom placing Sindoor on bride's forehead, as part of a Hindu wedding in India
Couple at a pre-wedding ceremony in Thailand
Wedding ceremony in Punjab, India
Couple at a wedding ceremony in Indonesia
Student pays Namaste to a Yoga master in India
Couple watching fireworks as a part of Chinese New Year celebrations
Theatre of spirit rituals of Maya Indians

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Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF):  An annual international media competition celebrating cultural heritage, organized by Wikimedia volunteers. Held every February and March on Wikimedia Commons, it is a global event supported by local Wikimedia affiliates. Discover more on Wikimedia Commons.

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