Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in Cyprus

Wiki Loves Monuments in Cyprus

For the first time ever, Cyprus is proud to host the Wiki Loves Monuments competition, the biggest global photographic contest dedicated to capturing the beauty and significance of our cultural heritage.

Wiki Loves Monuments is an international photography competition dedicated to documenting and celebrating cultural heritage monuments around the world. Participants are encouraged to capture images of historic sites and upload them to Wikimedia Commons under a free license, making these photos accessible for educational and cultural use worldwide. This year marks the first time that Cyprus is hosting the event, officially recognized as part of the global Wiki Loves Monuments initiative. The competition, organized by the Wikimedia User Group Cyprus, will run throughout the entire month of October 2024.

This exciting event offers participants a unique opportunity to contribute to preserving and sharing Cyprus’s rich cultural history. By taking part, photographers can capture the essence of the island’s monuments, from ancient ruins to modern landmarks, and become part of a global effort to raise awareness about cultural heritage. The competition welcomes participants of all skill levels, encouraging them to highlight the beauty of Cypriot monuments while sharing their work with a worldwide audience on Wikimedia Commons.

Special Event: Photowalk

During the competition, we are excited to host a unique photowalk on October 19th in Nicosia! Participants will have the opportunity to capture stunning shots of our island’s historical monuments using their cameras or smartphones. The event will kick off from two starting points, guided by friendly leaders, and will conclude at the Home for Cooperation Café in the buffer zone. There, participants will enjoy a workshop followed by a networking reception.

!! Details of the starting point will be provided ONLY to registered participants !!

Agenda:

• 15:30 – 17:00: Photowalk
• 17:00 – 18:30: Workshop session
• 18:30 – 19:30: Networking reception

What to Bring:

• Camera or smartphone
• Laptop for the workshop session (if needed, let us know, and we will provide one).

For more details you can check our Facebook Event or our Meta Page

Registrations here: Eventbrite

We invite everyone with a passion for photography, history, or simply a love for Cyprus to take part in this meaningful initiative. Whether you’re a professional photographer or someone who enjoys taking pictures with your smartphone, this is your chance to contribute to a global movement celebrating cultural heritage. By participating, you’ll not only help showcase the beauty of Cypriot monuments but also ensure that future generations can appreciate and learn from our shared history. Join us in making a lasting impact by capturing the essence of Cyprus’s heritage through your lens! The competition is open to everyone who wishes to participate by uploading photos they have taken of Cypriot monuments. However, prizes will be awarded exclusively to residents of Cyprus. We would be thrilled for you to help highlight the unique history of the island through your participation. Stay tuned for more details, which will be announced soon.

Participation Rules

Photo Origin:

• Photos must be taken by the participants and can be taken at any time.

Photo Quality:

• Photos should have good resolution. Perfect quality is not required, but the resolution must be sufficient for documenting the monument. Photos can be taken with a mobile phone or any other device you have.
• Photos can be edited as long as they remain within reasonable bounds.

Image Titles:

• Image titles must be in English. If a monument is referred to by different names in various regions of Cyprus, both names should be included in the title, separated by a dash (-).

Monument Information:

• If the depicted monument had a different use or name in the past, this should be noted in the image description.

Participation:

• The competition is open to participants from around the world. However, to be eligible for awards, participants must reside in Cyprus.

Submission Deadlines:

• Submissions must be made here within October. Late submissions will not be considered.

Prizes: 1st Prize: Gift voucher of €250. 2nd Prize: Gift voucher of €150. 3rd Prize: Gift voucher of €100.

In addition to the vouchers, winners will receive a memorabilia and, with their consent, recognition on social media.

Judges: Constantinos Nikiforou, Melissa Hekkers, Anna Prodromou, Bilgehan Kafadar.

Judging Criteria:

The jury will evaluate the pictures based on the above criteria including artistic quality and how well the photo documents the monument.

Supported by: University of Limassol (UoL) and the WICZ+ Foundation.

Contact Information: wikimediacyprus@gmail.com