Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2026/Winners
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Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 Winners
[edit]Celebrating the world's cultural heritage through open media
🏆 Top Winning Images
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1st Place: Traditional water-field race of Kaalapoottu by Jeshon Jenish. -
2nd Place: A Women artisan shapes clay discs by Mahinur11. -
3rd Place: Dinagyang Festival Iloilo City by Herbert Kikoy.
🌟 Noteworthy Contributions
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Women of Lambadi gang in traditional attire by Raffiaffi. -
Milling rice folklore culture by Ko Aung Myae. -
Horses at the Al-Marmah Festival by Omar Eltahan, Egypt -
Fisherments with golden nets under a hopeful sky by Prokash majumder. -
Ancient dance marking the Ides of March by Ivan.Petrović.Poljak.001. -
Consecration of Epiphany water by IgorCabarkapa. -
Women in traditional attire in the Nekang Pe Mungoum Festival by Evr1rd. -
Sacred dance of the dervishes by Melih1969. -
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Tobongu Lore by Antony Trivet. -
Vibrant costumes and ancestral gestures to the rhythm of the drums by Merla 837.
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🎬 Best Video & 🎵 Best Audio
[edit]Best Videos
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Procession at the historic Lößnitz Salt Market by Kora27. -
Sattriya Group Dance by Kamal Das. -
Dance performed by women artistically putting on a Sari while dancing by Rainer Halama.
Best Audio
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Capioví, the most Christmas-spirited town in Misiones, Argentina (by Horacio Cambeiro and Carolina Ramos) by Horacio Cambeiro. | |
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Bhagoriya Interview by Herdaisymione | |
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Néba Solo at the Nangnerki festival by KONE IF. |
🌍 Regional Prizes
[edit]East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific
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By EdArcosa86 -
By Kyaw Phyo Kyaw
South Asia
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By Abir Choudhury -
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By TAPAS KUMAR HALDER
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Middle East & North Africa
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By Farbod Bavehie -
By Gihad Abd Elsamie
CEE & Central Asia
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By Ibosimsek02 -
By Serkanozzkan
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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By Shadrack D Nantomah -
By Rogerirakoze
Northern & Western Europe
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By António Tedim -
By Fotografen Heistad
Latin America & Caribbean
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By OthonDelgado -
By Yzhar
North America
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By Redhatstudiophotography -
By DutchTreat
🤝 Community Prizes
[edit]Distinguished Heritage Documenter
[edit]| Rank | User | Media Contributed |
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| 1st |
User:Goutam1962 | 17,861 |
| 2nd |
User:Frameofashik | 16,454 |
| 3rd |
User:Sumita Roy Dutta | 6,434 |
Volunteer Excellence Award
[edit]Acknowledges volunteers who have gone above and beyond in organizing events, coordinating participants, or contributing to the success of the competition.
- 🌟 User:Ferfive — Mexico
- 🌟 User:Alhassan Mohammed Awal — Ghana
- 🌟 User:Mr. Snatch — Nigeria
- 🌟 User:Chandapiwa Malema — Botswana
Special Mentions
- 🌟 User:Aristidek5maya — Ivory Coast
- 🌟 User:MikyM — Serbia
- 🌟 User:Suyash.dwivedi — India
🌻 Special Thanks & Honorable Mentions
[edit]We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the creators of these stunning entries. Although they did not take home a main prize this year, their exceptional quality, storytelling, and cultural significance captivated the jury and our community. Thank you for sharing your heritage with the world!
