CEE/Newsletter/Newsroom/20 Years of Tajik Wikipedia: Reflecting on the Past and Embracing the Future
- By: Zolfeqar
In Dushanbe, Tajikistan, a lively celebration took place at the "Atlas" hotel, marking a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of Tajik Wikipedia. Wikimedians from all over the country gathered to honor two decades of collaborative knowledge sharing and to make plans for the platform's future growth.
The event started with warm welcomes from the organizers, emphasizing Tajik Wikipedia's significant role in spreading information and access to free knowledge in the Tajik language. During the celebration, users and guests discussed the achievements of Wikipedia in the past years, dealt with current problems, and made plans for its future. One of the main things they wanted to do at the gathering was to attract more people to use and edit Tajik Wikipedia. It should be noted, that when more people or users come for editing will be a great opportunity to edit more articles and correct mistakes. Additionally, they believed that bloggers and popular Instagram users could play a vital role in promoting Tajik Wikipedia and encouraging people to join in.
An important event highlight was when a group from the Bloggers Association of Tajikistan showed up. They promised to support by making more advertisements and creating online contests to spread the word about Wikimedia locally. The bloggers promised to use their websites to attract new members, promoting collaboration and involvement.
To make knowledge more accessible, the event organizers asked O Mobile, a major internet and communication service in Tajikistan, for help. They wanted the company to allow people to use Wikipedia for free. This would reduce the cost of data and inspire more individuals to learn and support it. The initiative also included assistance for editors and users navigating the online space.
As the celebration finished, everyone focused on the future with optimism. The Tajik Wikipedia community is now more committed than ever to being inclusive and trying new things. They want to create a lively online community that brings people together worldwide to collaborate and share knowledge. In addition to the festivities, the Tajik Wikipedia community announced in February with great news that Tajik Wikipedia will be a guest participant in CEE Spring 2024. This achievement demonstrates the growing significance of Tajik Wikipedia in the region as well as its commitment to promoting cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
As Tajik Wikipedia enters its next phase, the community remains united in its mission to empower individuals, protect cultural heritage, and promote free knowledge in a globalized world. With determination and solidarity guiding them, Tajik Wikipedia is ready to continue shaping the digital environment for the next generations