Event:Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026 in India
Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026 in India
collaborative initiative in India as part of Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026
This event is a collaborative initiative in India as part of Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026, in coordination with representatives from the Embassy of Ukraine in India and Indian Wikimedia communities. Jointly supported by multiple Indic Wikimedia communities and the Embassy of Ukraine in India, this initiative serves as an extension of Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026.
Objectives
[edit]- Improving the content about the culture of Ukraine in Indic languages
- Strengthening participation from Indian Wikimedia and diverse language communities
- Encourage the collaboration between the Indian and Ukrainian communities
Activity
[edit]- Hybrid (In-person in Delhi & Virtual) on 22nd April 2026
- 00:01 (UTC) 22nd April 2026 until 23:59, 30 April 2026 writing campaign
Guidelines (for all participants)
[edit]Guidelines to follow to be part of this activity :)
- Any participant from India with a account on any Wikipedia or Wikimedia project can become a part of this India level campaign.
- All participants are needed to Register for the event to be part of the activity in India.
- Participants needs to create their contribution claim at participants page at International campaign page and calculate your points based on the points mentioned over the page. Check the video for the reference.
- A detailed guildeline video is available for your reference and we have some suggested list that you can use for creating or improve the article.
- The contributions made from 00:01 (UTC) 22nd April 2026 until 23:59, 30 April 2026 is considered for our India level collaboration activity. (For International writing challenge which is held from 00:01, 1 April 2026 (UTC) until 23:59, 30 April 2026 (UTC) check the details on there).
- Participants who register for the event and make meaningful contributions during the campaign period in India, specifically by creating / expanding at least 5 Wikipedia articles in Indic languages related to Ukraine culture will receive a certificate as a token of appreciation for their contributions. For Wikidata create / improve at least 20 items on Wikidata.
Workshop and Edit-a-thon
[edit]The activities will in Hybrid mode.
In-person Event (Delhi)
[edit]Join us for a unique cultural and collaborative experience as part of Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026. This in-person event in Delhi brings together Wikimedia contributors, culture enthusiasts, and open knowledge advocates to celebrate and document the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine.
Participants will engage in interactive sessions and a hands-on edit-a-thon focused on improving content about Ukrainian culture in Indian languages across Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. Whether you are an experienced editor or new to Wikimedia, everyone is welcome to participate and contribute.
Note: Entry is restricted to participants who have registered in advance (RSVP required).
- Date: 22nd April 2026
- Time: 11am - 1pm
- Registration: - Closed
Virtual Participation
[edit]Can't join us in Delhi? You can still be part of the event online
Participants can join virtually by:
- Those who have registered for this event will receive more information and the joining link via email.
- (Make sure to enter your email address on your Wikimedia profile preferences)
Stay tuned for online participation details resources, and coordination links.
| Sessions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moderator: Aafi | Embassy POC: Volodymyr Prytula | Online Support: Jinoy | ||
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | Sessions | Speakers / Notes |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | In-person Check-in | |
| Talks | ||
| 11:00-11:15 | Welcome address | Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk - Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of India |
| About Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026 | Olesia Lukaniuk - Project Manager Ukraine's Cultural Diplomacy Month | |
| India collaboration & Friendly Space Policy | Jinoy Tom Jacob - Contact person of Wikimedians of Kerala UG | |
| Activities | ||
| 11:15 - 11:35 | Wikipedia Workshop | User:Raydann - Wikimedian-in-Residence at IIT Delhi |
| 11:35 - 11:45 |
Tea Break |
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| 11:45 - 13:00 | Wikipedia Edit-a-thon | |
| 13:00 - 13:10 | Group Photo | |
| 13:10 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| Cultural Workshop | ||
| 14:00 - 15:15 | Motanka doll-making workshops |  |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Tea Break & Networking | |
Organisers
[edit]- Jinoy Tom Jacob
- Aafi
- Aniruddha Kumar
- Volodymyr Prytula - Second Secretary (Culture, Press & Information), Embassy of Ukraine to the Republic of India
 | If your affliate would love to be part of this collective effort do reach out to User:Gnoeee via e-mail |
Report
[edit]On 22 April 2026, a hybrid workshop and edit-a-thon was organised at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India as part of Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026, in collaboration with Indian Wikimedia communities.
The event brought together Wikimedia contributors from across India through both in-person and online participation, focusing on improving content related to Ukraine in Indic languages across Wikipedia and Wikidata. Participants contributed to articles related to Ukrainian culture, history, people and contemporary topics while promoting cross-cultural collaboration and open knowledge exchange between Ukraine and India.
The Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of expanding reliable information about Ukraine in Indic languages. Representatives from Wikimedia Ukraine also joined online and shared the broader goals of the international campaign. He emphasized that every contribution to truthful and accessible knowledge about Ukraine is highly appreciated, as it helps audiences around the world better understand Ukraine and becomes part of Ukraine’s cultural resilience.[1]
During the event, Olesia Lukaniuk from Wikimedia Ukraine joined online and presented the objectives, structure, and international significance of Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026.
The programme also included a cultural session featuring a traditional Ukrainian Motanka doll workshop conducted Third Secretary of the Embassy Tetiana Sharma, offering participants an opportunity to engage with Ukrainian cultural heritage.
During the campaign period in India, 47 editors participated, creating 71 new pages and improving around 327 pages across Wikimedia projects. The participants made more than 1K edits, contributing approximately 1.7 million bytes of content.
Supported by
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External Links
[edit]- ↑ Kitsoft. "Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India - Indian Wikipedians Join Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy Month 2026". india.mfa.gov.ua. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
