Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022

Welcome to Wiki Loves Folklore!

The results for Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 International competition have been declared. Please visit the Results page to see the winning media.

Introduction to Wiki Loves Folklore

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Wiki Loves Folklore (Meta-Wiki: Wiki Loves Folklore) is an international photographic contest organized annually at Wikimedia Commons to document folk cultures in different regions of the world. Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is a continuation of Wiki Loves Folklore 2021 with the theme of folk culture. The origin of the project started in 2018 from Wiki Loves Love 2019 in the theme of ceremonies and festivals of love.

Scope

This photography contest is focused on folk culture of different regions on categories, such as, but not limited to, folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folklore, and tradition, including ballads, folktales, fairy tales, legends, traditional song and dance, folk plays, games, seasonal events, calendar customs, folk arts, folk religion, mythology etc. You can check out some other suggestions and examples in our Category page.

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 Uploaders
Certificates and postcards to Local Organizers

(Disclaimer: Prizes to be dispersed in a gift card or voucher format.)

Timeline

February 1 – March 15, 2022
Start for submissions: February 1, 2022 00:01 (UTC)
Deadline for submissions: March 15, 2022 23:59 (UTC)
Results Declaration: To be declared on ~~July 25, 2022~~ July 3 2022 at Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners (Note: Result declaration is subject to changes and may be delayed subject to circumstances with pandemic.)

Theme

Folklore
Subcategories
Folk culture by country, Folk art, Chinese fortune telling, Folk dance, Europeade, Folk festivals, Folklore, Folk games, Gavari, Folk groups, Folk magic, Folk museums, Folk music, Newweling, Folk religion, Traditional music, Traditional songs, Folk wrestling.

Winning images

Winning images from 2020 and 2021[edit]

Mongolian Man and his Eagle by NuclearApples
The Yellow Fellowship by Herbert Kikoy
Pintaflores Queen by Francisco Pajares, Jr.
淚中之愛 by 黃孝擎
Tbourida Moroccan folklore fantasy by Houssain tork
Viva for Niño by Herbert Kikoy

Consolation Winners[edit]

Traditional Japanese ladies by Dieglop
Riding into the festival by NuclearApples
International Folk Festival Polka at Bychlew, Poland by Korpusik
Seruling Gambuh Bali by RaiyaniM
MSFF Uniwersytet Śląski 7 Fot. Wojtek Korpusik by Korpusik
Cultural dance of Sinulog Festival in Cebu, Philippines by Wynn Loner U. Uy
Bullock Cart race in Jaffna, Sri Lanka by Visuvanathan Aruran
A girl dressed as Lord Krishna attend open-air theatrical performance by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER
Sinulog Festival Ritual Dance by Jumelito Capilot
L'art de Tbourida Marocaine by Houssain tork
Grand shadow play at Wat Khanon Temple by Paul-shy
Peresean, a traditional sport conducted by the Sasak Tribe people in the province of West Southeast Nusa, Indonesia by RaiyaniM
Matigsalug Elders by Theglennpalacio
Strings of the Ancient by Herbert Kikoy
Women dresses as "Sherawali", the warrior goddess who rides a tiger by TAPAS KUMAR HALDER
Bharatanatyam by Vijay Sundararaman Iyer
Theyyam by Shagil Kannur
Dance drama by Tapas Kumar Halder
Woman at Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival by Elisolidum
Kadayawan Festival by Fpj455
Jallikattu festival by Sundaram Perumal
Theyyam by Adzac5848
Manobo Girl by Herbert Kikoy
Bal Krishna makeup by Tapas Kumar Halder
Hmong folk costume of Vietnam by Martyna.pedziach
Port de Grave Christmas Boat Lighting by Ting ting Chen
The water transfer (Ukraine) by Mikhail Kapychka
Tango Porteño by Manticora87
Ardhanarishvara by Tapas Kumar Halder
Raiyani Muharramah Gendang beleq by RaiyaniM

Examples for photos that can be sent in

Folklore People and Activities[edit]

Folk Cuisine[edit]

Folk Dances[edit]

Folk Festivals[edit]

Folk Music[edit]

Folk Costumes/Clothing[edit]

What we won't accept

Pornographic and explicit images, artwork due to copyright issues, etc.

Winners

There will be 18 winning pictures, one winning video, one winning audio and one prize for the person uploading the most images.

Where to ask questions?

The primary place for questions or suggestions is the talk page (Use the language you prefer, we love diversity and will find a solution to help you whatever the language you prefer to use).

Writing competition

There will also be a writing competition Feminism and Folklore 2022 from 1st February 2022 till 31 March 2022. Create or expand articles on feminism, women biographies and gender-focused topics for the project in league with Wiki Loves Folklore gender gap focus with folk culture theme on Wikipedia. Participate now in your local language.

National prizes

If you are participating from Nigeria or any parts of the world, please note that in addition to the international prizes, the Yoruba Wikimedians User Group is awarding a special prize. All you need to do is to upload your photos using this link.

Note that your photos would still count for the international prizes.