Punjabi Wikimedians/Events/Punjabi Wikipedia Birthday Meetup 2024

Punjabi Wikipedians convened to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Punjabi Wikipedia. The gathering included discussions about the past experiences of Punjabi Wikipedians and the project's growth to date. Additionally, a new edit-a-thon was introduced, focusing on the 2024 Indian general elections.

Date and Venue

2 June 2024
Patiala, Punjab, India

Organisers

User:Kuldeepburjbhalaike
Support - User:Satdeep Gill, User:Nitesh Gill, User:Gill jassu

Participants

Balram
Charan Gill
Gurmail Kaur
Satdeep Gill
Kuldeep Singh
Gurmanjot Singh Chauhan
Sifatjot kaur
Sehajpreet kaur
Areshpreet kaur
Parveen Kaur
Harpreet Kaur
Jassu Gill
Sonia
Sandeep Kaur
Gurtej Singh Chauhan
Gurjit Kaur Chauhan
Geet Arts
Harry Brar
Naman Rao
Nitesh Gill
⁠Rajji
Manraj Gill
Navraj Gill
Rajwant Mann
Manpreet Gill

Agenda

Icebreaker Activity
Punjabi Wikipedia Birthday Celebration
Growth of Punjabi Wikipedia
Indian General Election 2024 Editathon

Meeting Report

‘‘‘Date’’’: 2nd June ‘‘‘Purpose’’’: Celebration of the 22nd Anniversary of Punjabi Wikipedia

Introduction

The meeting commenced with an introduction by Kuldeep, who outlined the purpose of the gathering. The primary objective was to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Punjabi Wikipedia, officially on 3rd June. However, the meeting was scheduled on 2nd June to accommodate the weekend.

Participants

Most attendees were new to the community and actively learning and exploring various facets of the Wikimedia Movement. There was a shared enthusiasm among the participants to acquire new knowledge and skills.

Discussion Highlights

Welcome and Introduction

Kuldeep warmly welcomed all participants and explained the significance of the meeting. Participants introduced themselves, sharing their backgrounds and interests.

Group Conversation

Experienced community members facilitated a group conversation to ensure new members felt comfortable and engaged. This inclusive approach helped create an open and supportive environment.

Q&A Session

Participants voiced their doubts and challenges, leading to a collaborative problem-solving session. The exchange of ideas and solutions was beneficial, fostering a sense of community and mutual support.

Upcoming Edit-a-Thon

After lunch, Kuldeep introduced the upcoming edit-a-thon. The edit-a-thon will focus on elections, new government initiatives, new members, and former members. Participants were encouraged to contribute and utilize the edit-a-thon as an opportunity to further engage with the community.

Conclusion

The meeting successfully celebrated the 22nd anniversary of Punjabi Wikipedia. It provided a platform for both new and experienced members to interact, share knowledge, and prepare for future collaborative activities like the upcoming edit-a-thon. The enthusiasm and active participation of all attendees marked a positive step forward for the Punjabi Wikipedia community.