Wiki Loves Folklore 2025
We are excited to announce Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons. This is a competition is 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!
What is Wiki Loves Folklore?
This photography contest celebrates the rich tapestry of folk culture from around the world, featuring categories that include (but are not limited to) folk festivals, dances, music, activities, games, cuisine, clothing, and a wide variety of traditional expressions. These may encompass ballads, folktales, fairy tales, legends, seasonal celebrations, calendar customs, folk arts, folk religion, and mythology. For further inspiration and a broader selection of examples, we invite you to explore the Category page.
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. Make sure to tag your image with tagging it with "Wiki Loves Folklore 2025".
For complete rules and guidelines, please visit the 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
This year there are prizes for the overall campaign, community prizes as well as regional prizes. We look forward to seeing your entries!