Wiki Loves Folklore, hosted on Wikimedia Commons, is an annual global photo contest capturing the essence of folk cultures worldwide. Wiki Loves Folklore 2024, an extension of the 2021 edition, explores the theme of folk culture, tracing its roots back to Wiki Loves Love 2019. Originating in 2018, the project initially focused on ceremonies and festivals of love. In South-West Nigeria, the national contest is coordinated by the Yoruba Wikimedians User Group.
This photography contest highlights diverse folk cultures, covering categories like folk festivals, dances, music, activities, games, cuisine, wear, folklore, and traditions. The spectrum includes ballads, folktales, fairy tales, legends, traditional songs, dances, plays, games, seasonal events, calendar customs, folk arts, religion, mythology, and more. Additional suggestions and examples are available on 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 and Audio prizes: $25 USD each
Top uploader prize for images: First Prize $100 USD, Second prize $50 USD
Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards for the top 100 uploaders
Certificates and postcards for Local Organizers
National prizes
1st prize: Android Phone
2nd prize: Video Camera Light
3rd prize: DSLR Camera Backpack
(Disclaimer: Prizes to be dispersed in a gift card or voucher format.)
Timeline
February 1 – February 28, 2024
Submissions Start: February 1, 2024, 00:01 (UTC)
Submissions Deadline: February 28, 2024, 23:59 (UTC)
Results Declaration: Expected on July 25, 2024, at Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2024/Winners (Note: Subject to changes and potential delays due to pandemic circumstances.)
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
