Dear African Wikimedians,
We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming *Wiki-Imagine Lagos Webinar*, organized in collaboration with the *Lagos State Government* and *Wikimedia User Group Nigeria*. This event kicks off a project to document and promote Lagos’ unique sites, culture, and heritage on Wikipedia and beyond. We would love to have you join us in this mission!
*Event Details*: Date: November 14, 2023 Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM WAT Topic: Documenting Lagos: The Role of Journalism in Cultural Preservation Location: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration) Registration: https://bit.ly/WiLWebinarandWritingContest
In addition to launching the project, the webinar will feature a panel session with distinguished guests who bring valuable insights into heritage documentation, cultural promotion, and digital archiving. We will announce the lineup soon, so stay tuned!
*What to Expect:*
- Learn more about the Wiki-Imagine Lagos initiative and its vision for preserving Lagos’ heritage.
- Gain insights on how to contribute effectively to cultural documentation projects within Wikimedia.
- Connect with fellow African Wikimedians and enthusiasts dedicated to cultural preservation.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and also check out the project's meta page ( https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Re-Imagine_Lagos_Project) for more information. We’re looking forward to your participation and can’t wait to work together to showcase Lagos’ rich culture to a global audience!
Warm regards, Barakat Adegboye, Wikimedian-in-Residence, Wiki Imagine Lagos.
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