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Kozhikode Beach, Kerala
India
Start and end time10:00, 22 January 2026 – 20:00, 25 January 2026
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Number of participants32 participants
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Wikipedia 25th Birthday Celebration at Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026.

About the Event

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The Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is an annual, non-exclusive literary event held on the Kozhikode Beach in Kerala, India, and is considered Asia's largest literary festival. The 9th edition of the festival took place from January 22-25, 2026.

As part of the global celebrations marking 25 years of Wikipedia, the Wikimedia community in Kerala is organizing Wikipedia 25 celebration in different places in India to reflect on Wikipedia’s journey, celebrate community contributions, and strengthen local participation in the free knowledge movement. The event is celebrated along with the Kerala Literature Festival at Kozhikode Beach from 21st Jan 2026 to 25th Jan 2026.

This event brings together Wikimedians, open knowledge enthusiasts, students, educators, and the general public to celebrate Wikipedia’s impact in India and explore ways to contribute meaningfully to its future

Wikipedia 25 Kiosk

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The Wikimedians of Kerala User Group with the help of KeralaFOSS Collective hosting an interactive stall at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026. Managed by dedicated Wikipedia volunteers, this is a space to interact, discuss the movement, connect with the community, and collect exclusive Wikipedia 25 memorabilia.

📍 Location: Stall No. 19, Experience Center, KLF 2026

🗓️ Date: 21 – 25 January 2026

⏱ Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

🎁 Swag: Stickers, Bookmarks, limited-edition Keychains, and Brochures.

Selfie Booth

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Visit our specially designed Selfie Booth to capture memories and celebrate 25 years of free knowledge with the global Wikimedia community.

Cake Cutting

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Wikimedians of Kerala User Group celebrated Wikipedia 25 at Kerala Literature Festival 2026. Jimmy Wales cut the cake to celebrate Wikipedia 25. User group members participated in the event which happend at Venue named Ezhuthola.

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    Cake cutting
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  • Jimmy Wales cutting Wikipedia 25 Cake with Wikimedians of Kerala User Group at Kerala Litertature Festival 2026, Kozhikode
    Jimmy Wales cutting Wikipedia 25 Cake with Wikimedians of Kerala User Group at Kerala Litertature Festival 2026, Kozhikode

Talk: The Future of Knowledge

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Join a compelling conversation between Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales and renowned journalist Barkha Dutt on "The Future of Knowledge and the Democratization of Information."

Date & Time: 24 January 2026, 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Venue: Ezhuthola Stage, Kozhikode Beach

Talk: The Seven Rules of Trust

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A deep dive into the new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, featuring Jimmy Wales in discussion with Shahina KK.

Date & Time: 25 January 2026, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Venue: Thoolika Stage, Kozhikode Beach

Objectives

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  • Celebrate 25 years of Wikipedia and its role in democratizing knowledge
  • Highlight contributions from Indian and Malayalam Wikipedia communities
  • Introduce new contributors to Wikipedia and sister Wikimedia projects
  • Encourage local participation in editing, content creation, and open data
  • Foster collaboration among volunteers, institutions, and open communities

Target Audience

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  • Active and aspiring Wikimedians
  • Students and educators
  • Open data and open knowledge enthusiasts
  • Members of local tech, culture, and academic communities
  • Anyone interested in contributing to Wikipedia
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Cake Cutting by Jimmy Wales

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  • Wikipedia 25th Anniversary at Kerala Literature Festival 2026

Wikimedians of Kerala Stall at KLF

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Meetup With Jimmy Wales

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Organizers

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The event is coordinated by Wikimedians of Kerala User Group, along with Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation and Wikimedia Community.

en:Kerala Literature Festival

DC Books

News

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