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Italy report

Edit-a-thons

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By Marta Arosio

During the month of May, several collaborative events with cultural institutions were held in various Italian locations. On May 15th in Como, an edit-a-thon took place at the Pinacoteca, while on May 12th in Ceglie Messapica (BR), a wikigita and an edit-a-thon were organized in the surrounding area. Additionally, on May 11th in the Valle dei Laghi (TN), an edit-a-thon was held in collaboration with the local Ecomuseum. These events provided participants with the opportunity to contribute to online knowledge on Wikipedia, enriching content related to the culture and territory of their respective regions. May thus proved to be a particularly dense month of initiatives that fostered collaboration between online communities and cultural institutions in the territory.

Museo Martinitt e Stelline

The edit-a-thon at the Martinitt and Stelline Museum in Milan was held on International Museum Day, organized by Wikimedia Italia in collaboration with ICOM Italia. The event aimed to enrich Wikipedia with content about Italian museums. Participants included both experienced Wikipedians and newcomers. The edit-a-thon resulted in the creation and expansion of numerous articles, with notable contributions including the creation of articles on the De Claricini-Dornpacher Foundation, the Museum of Sant'Eustorgio, and several others. Overall, participants modified and created more than 20 pages, in Italian, Lombard and Catalan.

Museo di storia naturale di Milano

The edit-a-thons at the Natural History Museum of Milan are part of a single project aimed at enhancing Wikipedia's documentation on museum collections and nature-related myths. The first event, "Discovering the Museum," held on April 10, involved participants in creating and improving entries related to the museum's various sections and exhibitions. This effort increased the museum's visibility on Wikipedia and thoroughly documented its collections. The second event, "Curiositur - Myths and Legends," took place on May 27, focusing on paleontological themes and myths. Participants created and updated articles on fossil species and nature-inspired legends. Both events, organized by Wikimedia Italia, encouraged public participation and contributions to the platform, significantly enriching the available resources on Italian Wikipedia.

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