User talk:Yakshitha

Welcome to Wikimedia Commons, Yakshitha!

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-- Wikimedia Commons Welcome (talk) 09:01, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for your participation in SVG Translation Campaign 2019

	SVG Translator Barnstar
	Namaste! Yakshitha The results of SVG Translation Campaign 2019 in India are out and in total, 194 users from 19 Indic languages have uploaded 2,655 SVG files with native language labels. Thank you for translating and uploading 10+ SVG images for the campaign. Keep up the good work.- Jinoytommanjaly (talk) 16:25, 4 June 2019 (UTC)

SVG Translation Campaign 2019 in India: Feedback survey

Greetings,

Many thanks for participating in the SVG Translation Campaign 2019 in India. It had been quite a successful campaign—194 users from 19 Indic languages took part in the campaign for 38 days, and have created more than 2,500 SVG files, all of them having labels in native Indian languages. You may read the complete report of the campaign at https://w.wiki/3yn.

We would like to thank you again for translating SVG files as a part of this campaign, your contributions have given thousands of people the knowledge that they need the most. Now we would like to have your feedback about the overall campaign, how effective were the training sessions, the resources provided, the support etc.

Please fill the feedback survey at https://forms.gle/4TCicfYzjAGVvKTy6

Your responses are extremely valuable to us, and will be of immense help to understand further training needs or plan future activities in this area. Let us know if you have any questions.

Please note that 4 August 2019 is the last date to complete the survey. KCVelaga (talk · mail) 05:40, 23 July 2019 (UTC)

File:ಭೂಮಿಕಾ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ.jpg

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-mattbuck (Talk) 08:38, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

File:Tauseef Ahmed.jpg

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-mattbuck (Talk) 08:40, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

File:Bhoomika Shetty.jpg

File:Bhoomika Shetty.jpg has been nominated for deletion at Commons:Deletion requests/File:Bhoomika Shetty.jpg This is a deletion request for the community to discuss whether the nominated page should be kept or deleted. Please voice your opinion in the linked request above. Thank you very much! If you created this file, please note that the fact that it has been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with it, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

-mattbuck (Talk) 08:41, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

Notification about possible deletion

Some contents have been nominated for deletion at Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Yakshitha This is a deletion request for the community to discuss whether the nominated contents should be kept or deleted. Please voice your opinion in the linked request above. Thank you very much! If you created these pages, please note that the fact that they have been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with them, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

Affected:

• File:ಮಕರ ಶ್ರೀ ಭಜನಾ ಮಂಡಳಿ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು.jpg

And also:

• File:South Indian Bride.jpg
• File:ಅರ್ಜುನ್‌ ಕಾಪಿಕಾಡ್.jpg
• File:Indian Bride.jpg
• File:Cock fight - blood sport.jpg
• File:ತೌಸೀಫ್ ಅಹ್ಮದ್.jpg
• File:Tauseef Ahmed - Project Jal.jpg

Yours sincerely, -mattbuck (Talk) 08:48, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

File:ದೇವದಾಸ್‌ ಕಾಪಿಕಾಡ್.jpg

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E4024 (talk) 23:07, 14 September 2020 (UTC)

Share Your Struggle 2021 - A public photo competition (15 - 31 August)

Share Your Struggle 2021 (15 - 31 August 2021) is a public photo competition on Wikimedia Commons. The goal of the project is to improve coverage of free usable media files related to various struggles, such as, natural disasters, health crises such as COVID-19 pandemic, social movements, conflict-torn areas, and any other humanitarian crises. The goal is not only to document crises, but also humanitarian efforts and acts of kindness that happen during such crises.

Submit photographs/videos and win prizes! Check the campaign page on Wikimedia Commons for more information to participate. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:52, 21 August 2021 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is on!

You are humbly invited to participate in the Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 an international photography contest organized on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from different regions, including, folk creative activities and many more. It is held every year from the 1st till the 28th of February.

You can help in enriching the folklore documentation on Commons from your region by taking photos, audios, videos, and submitting them in this commons contest.

Kind regards,

Wiki loves Folklore International Team

--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:17, 6 February 2022 (UTC)

It's Wiki Loves Food time again!

Welcome to Wiki Loves Food 2022 India

Hello Yakshitha!

We are excited again to let you know that, Wiki Loves Food is happening again in India this year from November 1 to November 30, 2022. You might remember this competition as you had participated in one of its previous editions. We would be very delighted to see you take part in the competition again, photograph and upload all kinds of foods and beverages originated from or found in Indian sub-continent and get a chance to win exciting prizes!!!

Regards,
Bodhisattwa
(on behalf of Wiki Loves Food 2022 in India team)
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:02, 31 October 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Food ends in less than a week. Hurry!

Welcome to Wiki Loves Food 2022 India

Hello Yakshitha!

Wiki Loves Food photographic competition on Indian cuisine, which is happening from November 1 to November 30, 2022, ends in less than a week. You might remember this competition as you had participated in one of its previous editions. If you are thinking about to participate again, now is the time!! We would be very delighted to see you take part in the competition again, photograph and upload all kinds of foods and beverages originated from or found in Indian sub-continent and get a chance to win exciting prizes.

Click here to upload

Regards,
Bodhisattwa
(on behalf of Wiki Loves Food 2022 in India team)
sent through MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:56, 24 November 2022 (UTC)

File tagging File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯದ ದೃಶ್ಯ 2022.jpg

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And also:

• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊದ ದೃಶ್ಯೊ.jpg
• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊದ ದೃಶ್ಯೊ 2022.jpg
• File:Bharatanatyam Performance at International Cultural Jamboree 2022.jpg
• File:Bharatanatyam Performance at International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯದ ದೃಶ್ಯ.jpg
• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯೊದ ಪೊರ್ಲು2.jpg
• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯೊದ ಪೊರ್ಲು.jpg
• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯೊ ಪೊರ್ಲು.jpg
• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊಗ್ ಸಂದಾಯಿನ ಮಾನಾದಿಗೆ.jpg
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• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವ.jpg
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• File:Cultural Program during International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
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• File:Wikipedia Users during International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
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• File:Wikipedia Users at International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
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• File:Yashwitha Poojarigadde.jpg
• File:Saurabh Kottar.jpg
• File:Neha Kottary.jpg
• File:ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಮೇಳ - ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿ.jpg
• File:Science Exhibition-International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:Science Exhibition during Inernational Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:Science Exhibition during International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:Dr.Kurian, Principal, Alva's College during International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:Vivek Alva-Alva's Managing Trustee during International Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:Alva's Cultural Jamboree.jpg
• File:Paneer Kebab.jpg
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• File:Kadle Bajil-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Bajil Upkari-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Sabudana Kichdi-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Chicken Tikka-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Mutton Chilli-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Ganji chutney-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Fenugreek porridge-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Appam-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Mothichoor Ladoo-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Egg omlete-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Mangalorean chicken semi dry curry-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
• File:Appam with red chutney-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC002.jpg
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• File:Pani puri-Mangalore-Karnataka-DSC001.jpg
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• File:Roti with Palak Paneer.jpg
• File:Babycorn Chilli.jpg
• File:ಶ್ರೀ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ , ಉಚ್ಚಿಲ.jpg
• File:ಮೆಂತ್ಯ ತೊಪ್ಪುದ ಕಜಿಪು.jpg
• File:ಗೋಳಿ ಬಜೆ.jpg
• File:ನೂಡಲ್ಸ್.jpg
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• File:ದಿಲ್ ಕುಶ್ ಐಸ್‍ಕ್ರೀಮ್.jpg
• File:ಗೋಬಿ ಮಂಚುರಿ.jpg

Yours sincerely, Adeletron 3030 (talk) 11:23, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

File tagging File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊದ ದೃಶ್ಯೊ2022.jpg

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Thanks for uploading File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊದ ದೃಶ್ಯೊ2022.jpg. This media is missing permission information. A source is given, but there is no proof that the author or copyright holder agreed to license the file under the given license. Please provide a link to an appropriate webpage with license information, or ask the author or copyright holder to send an email with copy of a written permission to VRT (permissions-commons@wikimedia.org). You may still be required to go through this procedure even if you are the author yourself; please see Commons:But it's my own work! for more details. After you emailed permission, you may replace the {{No permission since}} tag with {{subst:PP}} on file description page. Alternatively, you may click on "Challenge speedy deletion" below the tag if you wish to provide an argument why evidence of permission is not necessary in this case. Please see this page for more information on how to confirm permission, or if you would like to understand why we ask for permission when uploading work that is not your own, or work which has been previously published (regardless of whether it is your own). The file probably has been deleted. If you sent a permission, try to send it again after 14 days. Do not re-upload. When the VRT-member processes your mail, the file can be undeleted. Additionally you can request undeletion here, providing a link to the File-page on Commons where it was uploaded ([[:File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊದ ದೃಶ್ಯೊ2022.jpg]]) and the above demanded information in your request.

 

Adeletron 3030 (talk) 11:24, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

File tagging File:International Cultural Jamboree 2022.jpg

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And also:

• File:ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜಾಂಬೂರಿಡ್ - ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವೊದ ದೃಶ್ಯೊ2022.jpg

Yours sincerely, Adeletron 3030 (talk) 11:32, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2023 in India is on!

Hello Yakshitha,

Greetings from Wiki Loves Folklore India Team!

Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest organized on Wikimedia Commons, this campaign invites participants to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from different regions, including, folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folktales, folk games, folk religion, mythology and many more. Let's help to protect and develop our intangible Indian culture, which consists of customs or active expressions that we have acquired from our ancestors and passed down to our offspring.

How to Contribute?

The dates for the submission in the photography contest on Wikimedia Commons are from 1 February to 31 March 2023. Probably you are wondering how you can take part. It’s simple: grab a camera, record an image, video or audio under the folklore theme, create a Wikimedia account and start uploading! To learn more about the rules, check out our Project page on Wikimedia Commons.

Below are the exciting prizes which you can win internationally an locally. (Contributors can win both International and Local Prizes as well )

International Prizes

• 1st prize: 400 USD
• 2nd prize: 200 USD
• 3rd prize: 100 USD
• Top 10 consolation prizes: 10 USD each
• Best Video prize and best Audio prize: 25 USD, 25 USD (each)
• Top uploader prize for images: First Prize 100 USD, Second prize 50 USD
• Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploader's

Local Prizes

• 1st prize - 15000 INR + WLF Goodies
• 2nd prize - 10000 INR + WLF Goodies
• 3rd prize - 5000 INR + WLF Goodies
• Consolation : Top 5 winners - 1000 INR each + WLF Goodies
• Wiki Loves Folklore Certificate for Winners

(Disclaimer : The above prizes for International and Local Contest will only be disbursed in form of gift card or voucher format only)

If you are interested in participating in the photography campaign, start photographing and collecting media of your local culture and upload them on the photo campaign happening on Wikimedia Commons.

For more information about rules and prizes of the contest, refer the project page. For any questions, reach out to us via support@wikilovesfolklore.org.

You have been sent this message because you have been a part of Wiki loves Folklore in its journey in the past 5 years, lets continue to embrace our folk culture and drive through the path towards creating the largest database collection of folk Images on the internet

Warm regards,

Gaurav Gaikwad (User:Rockpeterson)

Coordinator for Wiki Loves Folklore India.

File:Wooden Chair used during olden days at Pilikula.jpg

File:Wooden Chair used during olden days at Pilikula.jpg has been nominated for deletion at Commons:Deletion requests/File:Wooden Chair used during olden days at Piliku… This is a deletion request for the community to discuss whether the nominated page should be kept or deleted. Please voice your opinion in the linked request above. Thank you very much! If you created this file, please note that the fact that it has been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with it, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

Yakshitha (talk) 15:26, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

File:Karavali Wikimedians Online November meet up.png

File:Karavali Wikimedians Online November meet up.png has been nominated for deletion at Commons:Deletion requests/File:Karavali Wikimedians Online November meet up.… This is a deletion request for the community to discuss whether the nominated page should be kept or deleted. Please voice your opinion in the linked request above. Thank you very much! If you created this file, please note that the fact that it has been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with it, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

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File:Lion Dance at Alva's Virasat 2023 14.jpg

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Jmabel ! talk 00:14, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 has started, Join us!

Hello Yakshitha, Greetings from the Wiki Loves Folklore Team in India!

Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest hosted on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world, such as folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folktales, folk games, folk religion, mythology, and many more.

The campaign invites participants to document photographs, videos, and audios linked to folk culture and fit within the contest's theme. Through this campaign, you may become a part of a community dedicated to preserving our intangible culture, which has been brought and passed down for thousands of years.

How can I Contribute?

The dates for the submission in the photography contest on Wikimedia Commons are from 1 February 2024 through 31 March 2024. Probably you are wondering how you can take part. It’s simple: grab a camera, record an image, video or audio under the folklore theme and start uploading or Click on Upload your photos button which is available on right side of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 in India. To learn more about the rules, check out our Project page on Wikimedia Commons.

Here are the exciting prizes which you can win internationally.

International Prizes

• 1st prize: 400 USD
• 2nd prize: 300 USD
• 3rd prize: 100 USD
• Top 10 consolation prizes: 40 USD (each)
• Best Video prize and best Audio prize: 50 USD (each)
• Top uploader prize for images: First Prize: 300 USD, Second prize: 150 USD
• Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploaders
• Certificates and postcards to Local Organizers.

(Disclaimer : The above prizes will only be disbursed in the form of gift card or voucher format only) You can win both International prizes and your local Prizes simultaneously !

If you are interested in participating in the photography campaign, start photographing and collecting media of your local culture and get ready for the photo campaign happening on Wikimedia Commons. For more information about rules and prizes of the contest, refer here. For any questions, write to us on our talk page or email us.

Warm regards,

Rockpeterson

Wiki Loves Folklore Team India.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:26, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 has started, Join us!

Hello Yakshitha,

Greetings from the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team! Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest hosted on Wikimedia Commons to document folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world, such as folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folktales, folk games, folk religion, mythology, and many more.

The campaign invites participants to document photographs, videos, and audios linked to folk culture and fit within the contest's theme. Through this campaign, you may become a part of a community dedicated to preserving our intangible culture, which has been brought and passed down for thousands of years.

How can I Contribute?

The dates for the submission in the photography contest on Wikimedia Commons are from 1 February 2024 through 31 March 2024. Probably you are wondering how you can take part. It’s simple: grab a camera, record an image, video or audio under the folklore theme and start uploading or Click on Upload Now Icon which is available on right side of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. To learn more about the rules, check out our Project page on Wikimedia Commons.

Here are the exciting prizes which you can win internationally.

International Prizes

• 1st prize: 400 USD
• 2nd prize: 300 USD
• 3rd prize: 100 USD
• Top 10 consolation prizes: 40 USD (each)
• Best Video prize and best Audio prize: 50 USD (each)
• Top uploader prize for images: First Prize: 300 USD, Second prize: 150 USD
• Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploaders
• Certificates and postcards to Local Organizers.

(Disclaimer : The above prizes will only be disbursed in the form of gift card or voucher format only) You can win both International prizes and your local Prizes simultaneously !

If you are interested in participating in the photography campaign, start photographing and collecting media of your local culture and get ready for the photo campaign happening on Wikimedia Commons. For more information about rules and prizes of the contest, refer here. For any questions, email us or join our telegram group here

Warm regards,

Gaurav and Issac

#WeTogether

Wiki Loves Folklore International Team.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:01, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

File:Gobi Manchurian 2.jpg

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Syntheticmethamphetamine (talk) 09:03, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

File:Appe Mantradevathe 2.jpg

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Syntheticmethamphetamine (talk) 09:03, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

Category:Capturing_“Her_Life”,_“Her_Skills”_and_“Her_Art”

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Omphalographer (talk) 05:09, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Has Launched – Join Us!

Hello Yakshitha,

Greetings from the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team! We are excited to announce Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an international contest on Wikimedia Commons dedicated to capturing the beauty of folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world. Whether it’s vibrant folk festivals, traditional dances, soulful music, time-honoured culinary practices, unique attire, oral storytelling, or other cultural treasures, this is your chance to document and share the living heritage that unites us all.

How Can I Contribute?

It’s simple! Grab your camera, smartphone, or recording device, and start capturing photos, videos, or audio that tell the story of your local folklore. Once you’ve collected your media, head over to the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 page and click on the Upload Now icon to submit your entry. For complete rules and guidelines, please visit our project page on Wikimedia Commons.

Timeline

• Submission Period: February 1, 2025, 00:01 (UTC) – March 31, 2025, 23:59 (UTC)
• Results Declaration: Around July 15, 2025

Exciting 2025 Prizes

International Prizes

Photo Category

• 1st Prize: 500 USD
• 2nd Prize: 400 USD
• 3rd Prize: 300 USD
• 4th Prize: 200 USD
• 5th Prize: 100 USD
• Top 10 Noteworthy Contribution Prizes: 50 USD each

Video Category

• 1st Video Prize (Best Oral Storytelling): 150 USD
• 2nd Video Prize (Best Video Storytelling): 100 USD
• 3rd Video Prize (Sustainable Folklore Video): 100 USD

Audio Category

• 1st Audio Prize (Overall Best): 150 USD
• 2nd Audio Prize (Best Folklore Podcast Series): 150 USD

Community Prizes

Top Uploader Category

• 1st Top Uploader Prize: 250 USD
• 2nd Top Uploader Prize: 150 USD
• 3rd Top Uploader Prize: 100 USD

Additionally:

• Volunteer Excellence Awards: Two awards (gift voucher and certificate) recognizing volunteers who have gone above and beyond in organizing events, coordinating participants, or otherwise contributing to the competition’s success.
• Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards: To the top 100 uploaders.
• Certificates and Postcards: For Local Organizers.

Disclaimer: All prizes will be distributed exclusively in the form of major brand gift cards or vouchers, equivalent to the local currency amount.

Regional Prizes

Regional prizes will be awarded to the top three jury-selected media entries from the following regions:

• MENA: Middle East & North Africa
• SSA: Sub-Saharan Africa
• SA: South Asia
• ESEAP: East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific
• LAC: Latin America & Caribbean
• NA: North America
• NWE: Northern & Western Europe
• CEECA: Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Awards per Region:

• Regional Champion Award: 150 USD
• Regional Runner-Up Award: 100 USD
• Regional Contributor Award: 50 USD

What We Won’t Accept

To maintain the integrity of the competition, please note that we will not accept media that are:

• Out of the Commons Project scope
• Lacking EXIF information
• Excessively processed or digitally altered
• Pornographic or explicit
• Artwork submissions that pose copyright issues

We invite you to celebrate and preserve our rich and diverse folklore traditions. Your contribution will help create a lasting record of our cultural heritage for generations to come.

For more details on the contest rules, prizes, and submission process, please visit our project page on Wikimedia Commons. If you have any questions, email us or join our Telegram group.

Let’s come together and keep our traditions alive – #WeTogether!

Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

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Yakshitha (talk) 02:51, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

Join the first national Wiki Science Competition 2025 in India from 1 Nov to 15 Dec

Hello Yakshitha!,

You are receiving this message as you have previously participated in one of the Wiki Loves X campaigns or are an active Wikimedia Commons contributor.

We’re excited to announce that the Wiki Science Competition 2025 in India is being organized for the very first time at a national level. This global campaign celebrates science through freely licensed images, videos, and other media on Wikimedia Commons. By participating, you help make science more visible, accessible, and inspiring to people everywhere.

The competition features eight exciting categories:

1. People in Science
2. Microscopy
3. Astronomy
4. Everyday Science
5. Scientific Equipment
6. Chemistry
7. Physics
8. Special Category

Campaign Duration: The competition will run from 1 November to 15 December 2025. You can upload your images anytime during this period.

Images taken before 1 November 2025 are also eligible, as long as they have never been uploaded to Wikimedia Commons before.

We’re excited to introduce the first-ever dedicated "Mobile Photography" participation option. Now, you can upload photographs taken with your mobile phone directly through a special upload wizard.

This new option is designed to encourage students and individuals who may not have access to high-end cameras like DSLRs to participate. Whether your images are captured using a mobile phone or a professional DSLR, all submissions will be judged equally within the relevant category. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to capture and share the wonders of science from their own perspective.

Please visit the official pages for more details:

• Commons page: Wiki Science Competition 2025 in India
• Website: wikisciencecompetition.in
• Participating countries: Wiki Science Competition 2025

We look forward to your participation and support in making this national campaign a great success. It’s your chance to participate, get recognized, and show how science looks through your lens!. Thank you.

-- Suyash Dwivedi (💬) 10:09, 27 October 2025 (UTC)

On behalf of Wiki Science Competition, India 2025 organizing team

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Expression of Interest to volunteer for WikiConference India 2026

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We kindly request you to complete this Google Form with your contact information before February 28th, 2026 to help us coordinate with you. The information you provide will assist the organizing team in planning effectively and ensuring a meaningful volunteering experience for everyone.

Thank you for your support

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