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Monument lists in Jordan
Hello Mervat Salman, I saw you are on the list of Wiki Loves Monuments organizers for Jordan. Please have a look at Commons talk:Wiki Loves Monuments 2013 in Jordan, there I wrote a comment and I think something should be done soon. Can you help? Romaine (talk) 17:31, 18 August 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for participating in Wiki Loves Monuments 2013! Please help with this survey.Dear Mervat, Thanks to the participation of people like you, the contest gathered more than 365,000 pictures of cultural heritage objects from more than 50 countries around the world, becoming the largest photography competition to have ever taken place. You can find all your pictures in your upload log, and are of course very welcome to keep uploading images and help develop Wikimedia Commons, even though you will not be able to win more prizes (just yet). If you'd like to start editing relevant Wikipedia articles and share your knowledge with other people, please go to the Wikipedia Welcome page for more information, guidance, and help. To make future contests even more successful than this year, we would like to invite you to share your experiences with us in a short survey. Please fill in this short survey in your own language, and help us learn what you liked and didn't like about Wiki Loves Monuments 2013. Kind regards, |
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Thank you for taking part in the Wiki Loves Monuments participants' survey!Dear Mervat, Thank you for taking part in the Wiki Loves Monuments participants' survey. Your answers will help us improve the organization of future photo contests! In case you haven't filled in the questionnaire yet, you can still do so during the next 7 days. And by the way: the winning pictures of this year's international contest have been announced. Enjoy! Kind regards, |
Picture of the Year 2013 R1 Announcement
Picture of the Year 2013 R2 Announcement
Round 2 of Picture of the Year 2013 is open!
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Dear Wikimedians,
Wikimedia Commons is happy to announce that the second round of the 2013 Picture of the Year competition is now open. This year will be the eighth edition of the annual Wikimedia Commons photo competition, which recognizes exceptional contributions by users on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2013) to produce a single Picture of the Year.
Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year were entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.
There are two total rounds of voting. In the first round, you voted for as many images as you liked. The top 30 overall and the most popular image in each category have continued to the final. In the final round, you may vote for just one image to become the Picture of the Year.
Round 2 will end on 7 March 2014. Click here to learn more and vote »
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Picture of the Year 2013 Results Announcement
Picture of the Year 2013 Results
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Dear Mervat,
The 2013 Picture of the Year competition has ended and we are pleased to announce the results: We shattered participation records this year — more people voted in Picture of the Year 2013 than ever before. In both rounds, 4070 different people voted for their favorite images. Additionally, there were more image candidates (featured pictures) in the contest than ever before (962 images total).
- In the first round, 2852 people voted for all 962 files
- In the second round, 2919 people voted for the 50 finalists (the top 30 overall and top 2 in each category)
We congratulate the winners of the contest and thank them for creating these beautiful images and sharing them as freely licensed content:
- 157 people voted for the winner, an image of a lightbulb with the tungsten filament smoking and burning.
- In second place, 155 people voted for an image of "Sviati Hory" (Holy Mountains) National Park in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
- In third place, 131 people voted for an image of a swallow flying and drinking.
Click here to view the top images »
We also sincerely thank to all 4070 voters for participating and we hope you will return for next year's contest in early 2015. We invite you to continue to participate in the Commons community by sharing your work.
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Round 2 of Picture of the Year 2015 is open!

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Wikimedia Commons is happy to announce that the second round of the 2015 Picture of the Year competition is now open. This year will be the tenth edition of the annual Wikimedia Commons photo competition, which recognizes exceptional contributions by users on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2015) to produce a single Picture of the Year.
Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year were entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.
There are two total rounds of voting. In the first round, you voted for as many images as you liked. In Round 1, there were 1322 candidate images. There are 56 finalists in Round 2, comprised of the top 30 overall as well as the top #1 and #2 from each sub-category. In the final round, you may vote for just one or maximal three image to become the Picture of the Year.
Round 2 will end on 28 May 2016, 23:59:59 UTC.
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Wikimedia Commons is happy to announce that the second round of the 2017 Picture of the Year competition is now open. This year will be the twelfth edition of the annual Wikimedia Commons photo competition, which recognizes exceptional contributions by users on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2017) to produce a single Picture of the Year.
Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year were entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.
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Round 2 will end on 22 July 2018, 23:59 UTC.
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Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is out!
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The winners for Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is announced!
We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 41,038 images from 1921 uploaders represented on Commons in over 140 countries. Kindly see images here.
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We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year.
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Feedback Request for Wiki Loves Folklore2024
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[Workshop] Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia
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We are excited to invite you to the third workshop in our Advocacy series, part of the Feminism and Folklore International Campaign. This highly anticipated workshop, titled "Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia," will be led by the esteemed Alex Stinson, Lead Program Strategist at the Wikimedia Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into forging effective partnerships.
Workshop Objectives
- Introduction to Partnerships: Understand the importance of building win-win relationships within the Wikimedia movement.
- Strategies for Collaboration: Learn practical strategies for identifying and fostering effective partnerships.
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- Interactive Discussions: Engage in discussions to share experiences and insights on collaboration and advocacy.
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📣 Join the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour!
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We are excited to kick off Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an annual global campaign celebrating the world’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. 🌍✨
To help organizers and contributors prepare for this year’s campaign, we’re hosting a Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour, and we’d love for you to join us!
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- Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
- Read the Blog: Explore what folklore is, what we look for, and how you can organize or contribute: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
- Sign Up to Organize: If you’re planning to organize a local Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, sign up here: Organizers Page
Let’s join hands to preserve and celebrate the beauty of folklore together. We look forward to seeing you at the Office Hour!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:43, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
📣 Join the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour!
Hello, Wikimedia contributors!

We are excited to kick off Wiki Loves Folklore 2025], an annual global campaign celebrating the world’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. 🌍✨
To help organizers and contributors prepare for this year’s campaign, we’re hosting a Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour, and we’d love for you to join us!
🗓 Event Details
- Date: January 18th, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time)
- Venue: Online via Google Meet
Join here
- Dial-in: +1 513-480-5188
- PIN: 876 566 200#
What’s in it for you?
Whether you’re an organizer, a contributor, or someone passionate about documenting cultural traditions, this session is for YOU!
- Learn About the 2025 Campaign: Get insights into this year’s theme, objectives, and exciting new elements.
- Ask Questions: Have questions or need clarifications? We’ve got you covered!
- Connect with Fellow Contributors: Hear stories and experiences from around the globe.
- Collaborate Globally: Share your ideas and contribute to making this campaign even more impactful.
Did You Know?
Wiki Loves Folklore has already documented over 121,000+ media files from more than 165 countries. Your contributions help preserve endangered traditions and unique cultural expressions for future generations.
How to Prepare
- Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
- Read the Blog: Explore what folklore is, what we look for, and how you can organize or contribute: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
- Sign Up to Organize: If you’re planning to organize a local Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, sign up here: Organizers Page
Let’s join hands to preserve and celebrate the beauty of folklore together. We look forward to seeing you at the Office Hour!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:01, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Has Launched – Join Us!
Hello Mervat,

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
-MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:19, 08 February 2025 (UTC)
Wiki For Minorities in the Middle East and North Africa Contest – Join Us!
Hello Mervat,

Greetings from the Wiki For Minorities Team! We are excited to announce Wiki For Minorities in the Middle East and North Africa Contest.
An initiative aimed at highlighting the cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity of the region through photography. The contest seeks to crown the best and most beautiful images that document the lives of minorities in the Middle East and North Africa, showcasing their traditions, customs, and unique environments. This competition provides photographers with an opportunity to capture and share the stories of these communities through images that reflect their identity and heritage, contributing to greater awareness and appreciation of the region’s rich social fabric.
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 Minorities in the Middle East and North Africa. Once you’ve collected your media, head over to the Wiki For Minorities in the Middle East and North Africa Contest page and click on the Upload Now icon to submit your entry.
Timeline
Submission Period: March 15, 2025, 00:01 (UTC) – April 30, 2025, 23:59 (UTC)
Countries
Iraq, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Kuwait, Morocco, Yemen, Tunisia, Oman, Syria, Palestine, Qatar, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania, Turkey, Iran, Cyprus
Prizes
The best 4 images:
- 1st prize: 300 USD
- 2nd prize: 200 USD
- 3rd prize: 100 USD
- 4th prize: 50 USD
Join us now! and upload your images
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki For Minorities team
--Rotana (talk) 07:19, 13 March 2025 (UTC)
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