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Karavali Wikimedians Stall & Community Meetup at Mangaluru Lit Fest 2026

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Event Dates: 10–11 January 2026

Venue: Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru

Focus: 10th Anniversary of Tulu Wikipedia & Wikipedia 25th Birthday

Introduction

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The Karavali Wikimedians User Group is pleased to announce its participation in the 8th Edition of the Mangaluru Literature Festival (#MlrLitFest). This year’s festival is a milestone event, serving as the official kick-off for the 10th Anniversary celebrations of Tulu Wikipedia and a local celebration of Wikipedia’s 25th birthday.

Objectives

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  • Showcase: Highlight Wikimedia projects and community initiatives to the public and language enthusiasts.
  • Documentation: Promote cultural and linguistic documentation in the Karavali region.
  • Engagement: Recruit new editors and provide a physical touchpoint for the local community.

Wiki Stall Details

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A dedicated stall will be active throughout both days of the festival. We invite community members to:

  • Visit: Stop by to interact with visitors and share your experience.
  • Volunteer: Help manage the stall, distribute brochures, and demonstrate live editing.
  • Outreach: Engage with writers and cultural enthusiasts to explain the importance of Open Access.

Special Community Meetup

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A formal gathering for Karavali Wikimedians and interested volunteers will be held on the second day.

  • Date: 11 January 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM (Followed by lunch)
  • Location: Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru

Agenda

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  • Future Planning: Roadmaps for Karavali Wikimedians in 2026.
  • Project Review: Updates on ongoing and upcoming Wikimedia projects.
  • Partnerships: Discussing potential collaborations with local institutions.
  • Capacity Building: Identifying needs for community health and technical training.
  • Open Floor: General discussion and idea-sharing.

Participants

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Please add your name below if you plan to attend or volunteer at the stall.

  1. Vittaldas Bypadithaya (talk) 08:55, 10 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Yakshitha (talk) 09:04, 10 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Prajna gopal (talk) 09:16, 10 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Bharathesha Alasandemajalu (talk) 10:26, 10 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Vishwanatha Badikana (talk) 04:43, 11 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Ashay vb talk📩 04:44, 11 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  7. --Kishore Kumar Rai (talk) 06:38, 11 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Pavanaja (talk) 06:05, 11 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Contact

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For more information, please reach out to:

Deliberations

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  • Appreciation was expressed for the successful organization and execution of the Wikimedia stall at #MlrLitFest.
  • The stall received significant visitor engagement, indicating strong public interest in Wikimedia projects, particularly Tulu Wikipedia.

Distinguished Visitors

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  • K P Rao
  • Vishweshwar Bhat, Vittla
  • R. Narasimha Murthy
  • Varadaraj Chandragiri
  • Kundeshwara
  • Rohith Chakratheertha
  • Lakshminarayana Kajegadde
  • Ganesh Bhat, Sullia
  • Dr. Mahalinga Bhat
  • Dr. Ravindraswamy

Detailed discussions were held on the planning and execution of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Tulu Wikipedia, including:

  1. Venue selection
  2. Identification of guests
  3. Community participation strategies
  4. Editor training programmes
  • Emphasis was placed on strengthening collaboration with educational, academic, and cultural institutions to enhance outreach and impact.
  • Plans related to Wiki Loves Living Heritage and Wiki Loves Cultural Heritage were discussed, with a focus on:
  • Workshops and training programmes on documentation
  • Adoption of professional documentation practices
  • Ensuring academic relevance and research value
  • Promoting Wikimedia platforms as primary and reliable knowledge sources
  • The proposed workshop scheduled for 24 January at SDM College, Ujire was discussed in detail, covering:
  1. Institutional collaboration
  2. Role allocation
  3. Execution strategy
  • Important deliberations were held on community health, inclusivity, and addressing the gender gap within the Wikimedia movement.
  • Members of the Karavali Wikimedians User Group celebrated the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia.
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Day 1

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Day 2

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