Karavali Wikimedians/Events/Wiki Loves Folklore 2025: Field Day

Karavali Wikimedians User Group invites you to a special field day as part of the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 campaign. This event will focus on documenting live performances related to Tulu's solar calendar 11th month, Maayi, including the traditional Madira and Kanyapu performances.

Event Details

• Date: 27 February 2025
• Time: Day and late evening
• Location: Perla, Kasaragod (Exact location TBD)

Activities

• Live documentation of Maayi month performances
• Photography, videography, and detailed cultural descriptions
• Interaction with local artists and performers to understand the significance of these traditions

Join Us

We welcome photographers, documenters, and cultural enthusiasts to participate in this unique opportunity to preserve Tulu folklore for future generations.

Contact

• Bharathesha Alasandemajalu

Participants

--Bharathesha Alasandemajalu (talk) 04:29, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

Report

Field Visits

The team visited two locations in Perla, Kasaragod District. The field documentation lasted from 12:00 noon to 11:00 PM on 27 february 2025, providing an extensive opportunity to capture performances and engage with the local artist community.

Community Engagement

• More than 40-50 artists and community members participated in the event.
• The Karavali Wikimedians team explained the importance of Wikimedia repositories, copyright licensing, and the role of Wikimedia Commons in preserving cultural heritage.

Field Day Achievements

• Photographs: Over 200 photographs were captured, highlighting the performances and cultural settings.
• Videos: A total of 3-5 videos were recorded to showcase the traditional Madira and Kanyapu performances dynamically.

Outcomes

• All collected media will be uploaded to Wikimedia Wikimedia Commons under free licenses, ensuring global accessibility and contribution to the preservation of Tulu culture.
• The event enhanced community awareness about Wikimedia projects and the value of open knowledge sharing. And Karavali Wikimedians Activity