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📸 Wiki Loves Folklore Photowalk in Chanderi! 🇮🇳✨
Today, Wiki Loves Folklore, in collaboration with Wiki Club SATI, Commons Photographers User Group, and @MPTourism, is hosting an exciting photowalk in Chanderi! 📷🏛️
Participants are exploring the historic town, capturing its breathtaking architecture and the intricate process behind the world-famous Chanderi saree. From skilled artisans weaving delicate silk threads to the vibrant cultural heritage of Chanderi, this photowalk is a celebration of craftsmanship and tradition. 🧵👗
Stay tuned as we document and share these incredible moments on Wikimedia Commons, preserving this rich legacy for the world!
📸 Follow the journey with us!
#WikiLovesFolklore#WikiClubSATI#CommonsPhotographers#MadhyaPradeshTourism#Chanderi#ChanderiSaree#CulturalHeritage#Photowalk#WeavingTradition#WikimediaCommons
📢 Exciting Announcement! 🎉
Join us for the next Feminism and Folklore Advocacy Campaign as we dive into:
💡 Telling Untold Stories: How to Document Gendered Narratives in Folklore on Wikipedia
📅 Date: Feb 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC
This session will equip you with the skills to write and edit Wikipedia articles that highlight the rich, yet often overlooked, gendered narratives in folklore. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, your contributions help bridge the knowledge gap!
🔗 Join us & be part of the movement! meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Even…
Sustainable tourism can help spur economic growth, alleviate poverty and promote decent work for all.
More on the link between tourism and the #GlobalGoals on Monday’s Global Tourism Resilience Day:
un.org/en/observances/touris…
Wikipedia volunteers are making the internet better for everyone!
Wikipedia is now recognized as a digital public good by the UN-endorsed @DPGAlliance, highlighting the volunteer communities' role in advancing free and trusted knowledge in 300 languages.
wikimediafoundation.org/news…
Yesterday at our office in Kacyiru,we launched @WikiFolklore 2025 in #Rwanda.
A #photography contest celebrating the rich folk culture of Rwanda & beyond.
Capture festivals,dances,music, cuisine,traditions & more.Submit your photos to @WikiCommons & win amazing prizes.
✨ Wiki Loves Folklore is a-go! 🧚
From seasonal celebrations to fairy tales, WLF is a global media contest celebrating diverse folk cultures around the world.
UK locations:
🏴 bit.ly/4aB0PbB
🏴 bit.ly/4aCQ1cS
🏴 bit.ly/3CE8adF#culture#heritage
ALT Photograph of Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2023: Parade of Nations by Llywelyn2000. CC BY-SA 4.0
Experience a gathering where myths and legends thrive. Discover artisans with timeless skills and enjoy performances transcending time and space. By honoring folklore, we preserve cultural treasures for future generations. Celebrate our shared humanity in this festive event.
Join a vibrant festival celebrating folklore that unites global communities. Immerse yourself in traditions, exchanging tales, music, dance, and crafts from the past. Discover the universal connections that bring us together. #CulturalHeritage#FolkloreFestival
Let's work together to protect our cultural treasures, ensuring they are accessible for all to learn from. Your contributions foster a global community that respects and values human history's diversity.
Participate now - w.wiki/CtDW#WikiLovesFolklore#WLF2025
Your participation is vital in preserving our cultural heritage. By understanding copyright and sharing thoughtfully, you help others appreciate folklore's beauty. Your creativity on Wikimedia Commons not only preserves ancestral legacies but also inspires future generations.
Celebrate diversity and preserve our vibrant heritage with Wiki Loves Folklore. Dive into folklore's enchanting world and capture unique cultural expressions.