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Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photographic competition to enjoy and celebrate the cultural diversity from around the World through Wikimedia projects (mainly Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons). Everybody can participate.
This is the first edition of Wiki Loves Folklore in Kuwait! Be among the first to contribute by uploading content related to Kuwaiti folklore, showcasing the essence of authentic Arab heritage.
In Kuwait, we invite everyone to explore their photo archives or capture new images that showcase the rich traditions of Kuwaiti folklore, attire, coffee culture, and traditional cuisine. Upload your photos and be part of preserving Kuwait’s unique heritage!
The main goal of this competition is to gather images reflecting human cultural diversity to enrich articles on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia Foundation projects. Submitted photos should align with the theme, including but not limited to Kuwaiti festivals, traditional clothing, coffee rituals, local dishes, crafts, dances, and everyday cultural practices that highlight Kuwait’s folk heritage.
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Team
This edition is directly managed by Wikimedia Kuwait. For more details, please contact Rotana, Faisal, or Mishari.
Criteria
The jury for the international competition will judge individual entries based on the following criteria (in no particular order):
Technical quality Originality Potential usefulness and overall value of the image (including its licensing) to the Wikimedia projects
Folklore in Kuwait
Kuwaiti folklore is rich with mythical figures, often used in cautionary tales to encourage children to behave, complete chores, or stay indoors at night.
- In English, please check Culture of Kuwait.
- In Arabic, Please check ????? ??????.
Out and about
- Please be respectful and considerate to your fellow photographers, and to others.
- If you are photographing building interiors, stop straight away if you are asked to do so. Some places prohibit interior photography, but in others you may be allowed to continue if you ask for permission.
- Do not trespass on private property (it is perfectly OK, though, to take photographs while standing in a public place such as the street).
- Where possible avoid photographing vehicles, and particularly vehicle numberplates.
- Please do not upload photographs of posters, noticeboards, signs, or anything else having text or two-dimensional images that might be copyright-protected. That applies even to text or images that are in a public place and that everyone else is taking pictures of. Ancient wall paintings in churches are fine, as are photos of stained glass windows of any date.
Contest Timeline
- 1 February: The contest officially opens, and uploading of photos begins.
- 31 March: Contest closes, uploading of photos ends.
- International results to be declared by end of July 2025 at Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 page on Commons
(Note: Result declaration is subject to changes and may be delayed subject to unexpected circumstances.)
Participate
Take a photo and upload it to Wikimedia CommonsMake sure to enter your email address on your Wikimedia profile otherwise we may not have a way to contact you if you win one of the prizes.
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International Prizes
You can win the following prizes in the international contest:
Photo category
- 1st prize: 500 USD
- 2nd prize: 400 USD
- 3rd prize: 300 USD
- 4th prize: 200 USD
- 5th prize: 100 USD
- Top 10 Noteworthy Contribution Prizes: 50 USD Each
Video Category
- 1st Video Prize - (best oral storytelling) 150 USD
- 2nd Video Prize - (best video storytelling) 100 USD
- 3rd Video Prize - (Sustainable folklore video) 100 USD
Audio Category
- 1st Audio Prize - (overall best) 150 USD
- 2nd Audio Prize - (best folklore podcast series) 150 USD
Disclaimer: Prizes to be dispersed in a gift card or voucher format by International organizing team, not by Wikimedia Kuwait.
Contact us!
There are several ways to contact us:
- Write us on our discussion page.
- Send us an email to Rotenawwaf23
gmail.com - Communicate with us through Instagram or X
Identify some Kuwaiti intangible cultural heritage
Take photos
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