Wiki Club SATI/Events/WLF-2025 Photo-Walk, Chanderi, India

The WLF India 2025 Photowalk was an initiative by Wiki Club SATI as part of the Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism campaign. This event aimed to document the rich cultural heritage of Chanderi, with a focus on folklore and feminist narratives, through photography and Wikimedia contributions.

The photowalk was organized by Wiki Club SATI and the Commons Photographers User Group.

Organizers

Coordinators

Ankur Pandey (Event Coordinator)
Pankaj Yadav
Manish Thakur (Graphics and Branding Coordinator)
Uday Dongre (Digital Content Coordinator)
Akanksha Sikarwar (Logistic Coordinator)

Event Details

Date: 11th March 2025
Location: Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Theme: Exploring folklore and feminism through photography and Wikipedia edits

Chanderi: City and Handloom Heritage

Chanderi is renowned for its historical forts, ancient temples, and handwoven Chanderi sarees. The photowalk captured the essence of Chanderi’s culture, architecture, and craftsmanship, with special attention to folklore and women's contributions to the art of weaving.

Chanderi Sari

More details: Chanderi Sari on Wikipedia

Chanderi City

More details: Chanderi on Wikipedia

Participants

Participants will document folk traditions, cultural landmarks, and women’s contributions to folklore. The best images will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons under the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 category to enrich free knowledge resources.