Hello everyone,
This is a friendly reminder that the *Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025:_Insights,_I…>*
is just around the corner! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect,
learn, and contribute to one of the most impactful global campaigns
celebrating cultural heritage.
đź“… Event Details
- *Date*: January 18th, 2025
- *Time*: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time zone
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1737216000>)
- *Venue*: Online
- *How to Join*:
- *Zoom Link*: Click here to join
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82235000036?pwd=zaqttUNpbAAKyj2pMIclzuanz9FAa3.1>
- *Meeting ID*: 822 3500 0036
- *Passcode*: 079354
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What to Expect:
- *Campaign Insights*: Learn about this year’s theme, goals, and updates.
- *Meet the Team*: Connect with organizers and contributors from around
the world.
- *Ask Questions*: Get answers to your questions and clarifications
about the campaign.
- *Inspiring Stories*: Hear experiences from past campaigns to fuel your
creativity.
- *Collaborative Ideas*: Share your suggestions and brainstorm with
like-minded individuals.
Why Join?
- *Be Prepared*: Gain valuable tips for organizing and participating.
- *Network Globally*: Collaborate with a diverse community of Wikimedia
organizers.
- *Make an Impact*: Discover how your contributions can help preserve
cultural heritage for future generations.
Let’s make this year’s Wiki Loves Folklore campaign bigger and better
together! We’re excited to have you join this collaborative effort to
document and celebrate folklore worldwide.
Please reply to this email if you have any questions or need assistance
before the event.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
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*Dear Wikimedia Affiliate,*
The world of folklore awaits your contributions! 🌍✨
We are thrilled to invite you to the *Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025:_Insights,_I…>*,
a unique session designed to inspire, guide, and connect organizers and
contributors for this year’s global campaign. This is your chance to dive
into the details of the campaign, get answers to your questions, and hear
stories from fellow organizers and participants around the world.
*đź—“ Event Details*
- *Date*: January 18th, 2025
- *Time*: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1737216000>)
- *Venue*: Online via Google Meet
- Join here <https://meet.google.com/ghv-dbuc-ppz>
- Dial-in: ‪+1 513-480-5188‬
- PIN: 876 566 200#
*Why Attend?*
- *Be Inspired*: Learn about this year’s campaign theme and objectives.
- *Collaborate Globally*: Connect with organizers and contributors
worldwide.
- *Ask Questions*: Clarify doubts about organizing or contributing.
- *Build Impact*: Discover how to preserve your region’s unique
traditions through Wikimedia Commons.
This Office Hour is for *Wikimedia Affiliates*, individuals, and groups
planning to organize or participate in the campaign. Let’s join forces to
celebrate and preserve the beauty of folklore together!
*đź“– Learn More & Sign Up*
- Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025:_Insights,_I…>
- Read our latest blog to explore what folklore means, how to organize
or participate in the campaign, and more: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki
Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/01/14/dance-of-traditions-join-wiki-loves-f…>
- Would you be planning to organize a local campaign? *Sign up
here*: Organizers
Page
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025/Organize>
Let’s come together to spotlight the world’s rich cultural heritage. We
look forward to seeing you during the office hour!
*Warm regards,*
Joris Darlington Quarshie
Events Coordinator
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
Cell. 00233-50-825-8779
Website. https://wikilovesfolklore.org
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Dear Wikimedia Affiliate,
My name is Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>, and I
am the Event Coordinator for the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 (WLF)
International campaign.
We are excited to invite all Wikimedia Affiliates to participate in Wiki
Loves Folklore 2025
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025>, an
annual international photographic competition aimed at celebrating and
documenting folk culture from around the world. The campaign will take
place on Wikimedia Commons from 1 February to 31 March 2025.
This campaign provides a unique opportunity to spotlight the folk
traditions, festivals, cultural practices, and events specific to your
region, enriching the world’s access to diverse cultural heritage.
Why Participate?
By organizing a local edition of Wiki Loves Folklore in your country or
region, your affiliate can:
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Contribute valuable cultural content to Wikimedia Commons and other
Wikimedia projects.
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Engage your community in creative and meaningful ways.
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Strengthen partnerships with local cultural institutions.
How to Get Involved
To participate, your affiliate can allocate funds from your annual grant to
support local activities such as:
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Organizing outreach and training sessions.
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Providing prizes or incentives for local participants.
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Engaging with photographers, cultural enthusiasts, and institutions.
You can sign up to organize your local campaign here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025/Organize
For more details, visit:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025
Feminism and Folklore Writing Competition
In addition to the photographic competition, the Feminism and Folklore
2025 Wikipedia
writing campaign focuses on topics related to feminism, gender gaps, and
folk culture. Your affiliate is welcome to organize this writing
competition in your local language as part of your activities.
Sign up to organize the writing competition here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Feminism_and_Folklore_2025/Project_Page
Details about this campaign are available here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Feminism_and_Folklore_2025
Get in Touch
We are here to help you plan and organize your local campaign. If you have
any questions or need to talk about this collaboration more, feel free to
contact us via the Talk page or email at support @ wikilovesfolkfolklore.org
<support(a)wikilovesfolklore.org>. If your team wishes to connect via a
meeting, we would be happy to arrange that.
We look forward to seeing your affiliate's contributions to Wiki Loves
Folklore 2025 and celebrating your region's unique folk culture.
Thanks and regards,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
Events Coordinator
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
Cell. 00233-50-825-8779
Website. https://wikilovesfolklore.org
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