Karavali Wikimedians/Events/Tuluvas Aati Month Documentaion

The Karavali Wikimedians User Group and Tulu Wikimedians, with support from the Wikimedia Foundation, are in the process of documenting Tuluvas Aati Month through audio, video, articles, and photographs. This initiative showcases the overall progress and final stages of the project in collaboration with the community. The program was held at the AJ Grand Elite Hotel, Mangalore.

Venue and date

Venue: AJ Grand Elite Hotel, Yekkur, Mangalore
Date: 25.12.2025, Wednesday 10.00am (IST)

Objectives

The Karavali Wikimedians and Tulu Wikimedians are collaboratively launching a comprehensive documentation project focused on preserving and promoting the living heritage of the Tuluvas during the Aati month. This project aims to capture and document various aspects of Tulu culture, including rituals, traditions, games, food, and other related elements. The collected materials will be presented in the form of videos, audio recordings, photographs, and detailed articles on Wikimedia platforms.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

To safeguard and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Tuluvas, particularly the unique traditions and practices observed during the Aati month.

Documentation and Dissemination

To document the living traditions in various formats and disseminate this knowledge through Wikimedia projects, ensuring accessibility to a global audience.

Awareness and Education

To raise awareness about the significance of the Aati month and educate both the local community and a broader audience about Tuluva customs and heritage.

Agenda

Progress report.
Watching the videos of Tuluvas Aati Month.
Future education program.

Interested in Participation

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