Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) is an annual global media contest hosted on Wikimedia Commons, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the diverse folk cultures from around the world. Building on the success of the 2024 campaign, Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 continues its mission to celebrate and document the richness of global cultural heritage. The competition, which started as Wiki Loves Love in 2018, has grown into a vibrant platform highlighting folk traditions, art, and practices.
Scope of the Contest
This photography contest celebrates the rich tapestry of folk culture worldwide, featuring categories that include:
Folk Festivals: Document seasonal celebrations, calendar customs, and traditional festivals.
Folk Dances and Music: Capture performances of traditional songs and dances.
Folk Activities and Games: Showcase traditional games, sports, and communal activities.
Cuisine and Clothing: Highlight traditional food and folk wear.
Oral Traditions and Mythology: Record ballads, folktales, legends, and other intangible expressions.
Traditional Craftsmanship: Focus on unique craftsmanship, folk art, and museums.
Social Practices and Rituals: Depict rituals, social practices, and festive events like Gavari.
For more inspiration, participants can explore the dedicated Category page on Wikimedia Commons.
Theme of WLF 2025
Participants are invited to document and celebrate the following:
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Oral traditions, language, folk music, and dance.
Festive Events and Rituals: Social practices and traditional knowledge, including nature-related practices such as Chinese fortune-telling.
Traditional Games and Activities: Capture folk wrestling, crafts, and community traditions.
Campaign Prizes
The contest offers generous prizes across various categories:
Photo Category:
1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $400
3rd Prize: $300
4th Prize: $200
5th Prize: $100
Top 10 Noteworthy Contributions: $50 each
Video Category:
1st Prize: Best Oral Storytelling - $150
2nd Prize: Best Video Storytelling - $100
3rd Prize: Sustainable Folklore Video - $100
Audio Category:
1st Prize: Overall Best - $150
2nd Prize: Best Folklore Podcast Series - $150
Community Prizes:
Top Uploader Prizes:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Volunteer Excellence Awards: Gift vouchers and certificates for outstanding contributions.
Postcards: For the top 100 uploaders.
Regional Prizes: Top 3 jury-selected entries from each region:
Regional Champion Award: $150
Regional Runner-Up Award: $100
Regional Contributor Award: $50
Timeline
Start Date: February 1, 2025 (00:01 UTC)
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025 (23:59 UTC)
Results Announcement: Around July 15, 2025
Participation Guidelines
Media submissions must adhere to the following rules:
Be within Wikimedia Commons' project scope.
Retain EXIF data.
Avoid excessive processing or digital alteration.
Respect copyright; avoid submitting artwork.
Explicit or pornographic images will not be accepted.
Get Involved Locally
Join the campaign and contribute to documenting your region’s unique folk traditions. Local organizers and participants will receive certificates and postcards as tokens of appreciation for their contributions.
For more details and updates, visit the official Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 page.
Let’s come together to preserve and celebrate the folk culture that defines our shared humanity!
Disclaimer
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