Commons:Wiki Loves Africa 2024 in Zimbabwe
Wiki Loves Africa is a photographic, video, and audio contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media that relates to that year's theme to Wikimedia Commons) for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the Wikimedia Foundation. Wiki Loves Africa encourages participants to contribute media (photographs, video, and audio) that illustrate the specific theme for that year. Each year the theme changes. This Year`s Theme is Africa Creates.
You are encouraged to submit any photos of creation, production, and cultural industry in Zimbabwe between 24th February and 30th April 2024. By submitting your photos to the competition, you share creation, manufacturing, and production works done in Zimbabwe with the rest of the world to enjoy through the internet and allow visibility of your shots and your country.
2024 Zimbabwean Winners
Number 1
The image depicts traditional craftsmanship, specifically basket weaving, by a woman in Zimbabwe. This activity represents a rich cultural heritage and showcases the skill and artistry of local artisans. The image aligns with the Wiki Loves Africa 2024 theme for the year as it is related to the creation of traditional crafts, cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge and practices. The image not only showcases a traditional craft but also highlights the significance of such practices in preserving cultural identity and promoting sustainable livelihoods, research, and development.
Number 2
The image shows a young boy in Zimbabwe building a traditional homestead using materials like sand, cardboard, and other locally available resources. This demonstrates the child's engagement with and appreciation for cultural heritage and traditional architecture. The activity revolves around "play and recreation" and "cultural preservation through creativity," making this image a powerful representation of this year's theme. It showcases how children actively participate in cultural preservation through imaginative play, using their creativity to recreate and learn about traditional practices. In addition, this image highlights the importance of education and awareness about cultural heritage from a young age. By engaging in activities like building traditional homesteads, children not only learn about their own culture but also develop a sense of pride and identity rooted in their heritage. Overall, this image reflects the spirit of Wiki Loves Africa by capturing moments of cultural significance and creativity, while also emphasizing the role of youth in preserving and celebrating Africa's rich cultural diversity.
Number 3
The image of a man crafting a sun visor from a sail embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, creativity, and sustainability. In the context of Wiki Loves Africa 2024's theme, "Craft, Art, and Creativity," this image resonates deeply.Craftsmanship, as depicted in the picture, showcases the ingenuity of individuals in repurposing materials to serve new purposes. The act of sewing a sun visor from a sail highlights the transformative power of human creativity, turning something originally designed for one use into a practical and innovative item. In the broader context of Wiki Loves Africa 2024, this image encourages reflection on the intersection of traditional craftsmanship, contemporary creativity, and environmental stewardship. It celebrates the diversity of human expression and the potential for everyday objects to inspire ingenuity and practical solutions to everyday challenges.
Find creation, production and cultural industry in Zimbabwe
Take images of creation of art in all forms: craft, fashion, film, dance, literature, textile design and fabrication, beverages, or street or restaurant food, using traditional methods or modern processes of manufacture.
Take photos
Make as many and as good photos as you can, try different angles. Even if the photo doesn't win you a prize, it may help Wikipedia!
Describe them
Write down what you photographed. Record the name, description, and date of photo.
Upload to Commons
Upload your images to Wikimedia Commons between 1st of March and 30th of April 2024. Create an account, if you don't have one already.
Contact us!
You may contact any of the Wiki Loves Africa 2024 in Zimbabwe group members listed below.
- Facebook : Wikizim Focus Group
- WhatsAppː Wikizim WhatsApp Focus Group
- Email :okasabelo@gmail.com
Team members
- Sichelesile - Coordinator
- Hope A Ncube - Project Leader
- Sindiept-Facilitator
- JerryMathema1807 -Facilitator
- Siphetha-Facilitator
- DeLilGwashoper - Facilitator
- Beatrice Kaseke - Zoom Moderator
- Phantomassassinbb2811 - Technical support
Example Of Videos To Take
Glass blowing forming the Body https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glass_blowing_forming_the_body,_part2.webm
Competition rules
Every Upload should be:
- Done with a Wikimedia commons Username. If you do not have one, you can kindly Create an account here.
- Self taken and self uploaded;
- Uploaded during March and April 2024;
- Uploaded process with given permission with a CC BY-SA licenseto re-use the image;
Events
- 24 February 2024: Local launch of Wiki Loves Africa in Zimbabwe
- 01 March 2024: International launch
- 16 March 2024: Photo hunt 1
- 27 April 2024: Last minute call upload meetup
- 30 April 2024: Close of Submission
- 25 May 2024: Award winning and closing ceremony
Prizes
There are several prizes up for grabs, both nationally and internationally.
The international level prizes are listed here
National level prizes are
- 1st National Prize - $100 USD
- 2nd National Prize - $80 USD
- 3rd National Prize - $60 USD
Winners
Number 1
The image depicts traditional craftsmanship, specifically basket weaving, by a woman in Zimbabwe. This activity represents a rich cultural heritage and showcases the skill and artistry of local artisans. The image aligns with the Wiki Loves Africa 2024 theme for the year as it is related to the creation of traditional crafts, cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge and practices. The image not only showcases a traditional craft but also highlights the significance of such practices in preserving cultural identity and promoting sustainable livelihoods, research, and development.
Number 2
The image shows a young boy in Zimbabwe building a traditional homestead using materials like sand, cardboard, and other locally available resources. This demonstrates the child's engagement with and appreciation for cultural heritage and traditional architecture. The activity revolves around "play and recreation" and "cultural preservation through creativity," making this image a powerful representation of this year's theme. It showcases how children actively participate in cultural preservation through imaginative play, using their creativity to recreate and learn about traditional practices. In addition, this image highlights the importance of education and awareness about cultural heritage from a young age. By engaging in activities like building traditional homesteads, children not only learn about their own culture but also develop a sense of pride and identity rooted in their heritage. Overall, this image reflects the spirit of Wiki Loves Africa by capturing moments of cultural significance and creativity, while also emphasizing the role of youth in preserving and celebrating Africa's rich cultural diversity.
Number 3
The image of a man crafting a sun visor from a sail embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, creativity, and sustainability. In the context of Wiki Loves Africa 2024's theme, "Craft, Art, and Creativity," this image resonates deeply.Craftsmanship, as depicted in the picture, showcases the ingenuity of individuals in repurposing materials to serve new purposes. The act of sewing a sun visor from a sail highlights the transformative power of human creativity, turning something originally designed for one use into a practical and innovative item. In the broader context of Wiki Loves Africa 2024, this image encourages reflection on the intersection of traditional craftsmanship, contemporary creativity, and environmental stewardship. It celebrates the diversity of human expression and the potential for everyday objects to inspire ingenuity and practical solutions to everyday challenges.