Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary in Tunisia

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The celebration of Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary in Tunisia will be a unique opportunity to honor the past and look toward the future 🌍. By gathering veteran Wikipedians and new contributors, the event will showcase the richness of the Tunisian community and its role in the global free knowledge movement 🇹🇳. The City of Sciences will provide a symbolic venue 🏛️, highlighting the link between knowledge, culture, and innovation. Exhibitions and interactive workshops will make Wikipedia tangible and accessible to the wider public 🎨💻. The program will not only celebrate achievements but also encourage new generations to engage in Wikimedia projects 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓. Recognition of pioneers and youth contributors will strengthen motivation and community bonds 🏆. Networking spaces will allow for future collaborations with universities, NGOs, and cultural institutions 🤝. Media outreach and a digital campaign will amplify the visibility of the event 📢. This anniversary will stand as a milestone in Wikimedia Tunisia’s journey and a relaunch of community energy 🚀. Ultimately, the celebration will plant the seeds of sustainable growth and stronger participation in free knowledge 🌱✨.

📅 Date: February 1, 2026
📍 Place: City of Sciences, Tunis 🏛️
👥 Organized by: Wikimedia Tunisia 🇹🇳

📜 Program Highlights

1️⃣ Opening Ceremony 🎤
*✨ Welcome speeches *🎬 Video: “25 Years of Wikipedia – Global Journey with Tunisian Highlights”

2️⃣ Panel Discussion 💬
👴 Veteran Wikipedians share their stories *🎓 Educators & researchers talk about Wikipedia in learning *🧒 Youth Wiki Clubs present their experiences
3️⃣ Exhibition & Showcase 🖼️
📸 Gallery of Wiki Loves Monuments & Wiki Loves Earth Tunisia *🕰️ Timeline of Wikipedia in Tunisia *🖥️ Interactive stands: Wikipedia editing ✍️, Commons 📷, Wikidata 📊, Kiwix 📲
4️⃣ Awards & Recognition 🏆
🌟 Honoring Tunisian Wikimedia pioneers *🥇 Recognizing top contributors of 2025 *🎖️ Special award for youth & new editors

5️⃣Closing Ceremony 🎇
📸 Group photo of all participants
🌳 Symbolic gesture: planting a Knowledge Tree or unveiling a commemorative banner

Interested to participate

Olfa Yakoubi (talk) 16:58, 14 September 2025 (UTC)
حسام الدين بوبكري -Houssem Eddin Boubakri (talk) 19:02, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
نعيم قربوسي (talk) 09:18, 9 October 2025 (UTC)
Hommi2020 (talk) 17:41, 9 October 2025 (UTC)
Mounir Touzri (talk) 09:58, 13 October 2025 (UTC)
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