Event:Wikipedia 25/India/Wikipedia 25th Birthday Celebration at Wayanad
Wikipedia 25th Birthday Celebration at Wayanad
Wayanad – Wikipedia 25th Birthday Anniversary
[edit]−99 days to Wikipedia 25/India
Moving School Wayanad, in partnership with local organisations and communities, is celebrating Wikipedia 25th Birthday Anniversary.
- 📅 Date: January 29, 2026, 2:00 PM IST
- 📍 Place: District Library Hall, Kalpetta, Kerala, India.
- 👥 Organizers: Rajaneesh P,Manoj Karingamadathil
- 🏛 Organized by:Vythiri Taluk Library Council, Moving School Wayanad Wikimedians of Kerala User Group, Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation
Celebrating the milestone of 25 years of Wikipedia, this event marks a significant step toward the preservation of regional knowledge through the formal launch of the Library Digitisation Program in Wayanad. The initiative focuses on archiving catalogues, rare documents and local literature for future generations.
Objectives
[edit]- To celebrate the global impact of Wikipedia over the last 25 years.
- To introduce digital archiving techniques to local librarians and volunteers.
- To foster a culture of open knowledge and digital conservation in the Wayanad region.
Program Highlights
[edit]- Wikipedia @ 25: A keynote on the evolution of the world's largest collaborative encyclopedia.
- Library Digitization Program: Official inauguration and demonstration of scanning and metadata processes.
- Open Discussion: Strategy session on preserving Wayanad's indigenous and local history on Wikimedia projects.
Organizing Partners
[edit]- Wikimedians of Kerala User Group – Supporting the growth of Malayalam, English Wikimedia projects and Tribal Language Documentation.
- Vythiri Taluk Library Council – Facilitating the connection between libraries and community.
- Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation – Providing technical expertise in digital archiving and language technology.
- Moving School Wayanad – Empowering local communities through alternative education and documentation.
Report
[edit]Links
[edit]- RSVP in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1610417756761222/
