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Transitioning to Our Third Stage: How WCB 3.0 Supports the Preservation of West Java’s Cultural Heritage via Wikimedia Initiatives – Diff

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Overview of WCB 3.0 Project

Cultural Heritage Definition

“Cultural heritage isn’t about historical scripts or buildings; it’s about our identity.”

Reflecting on our journey from 2024-2025, we continue to transform Sundanese historical archives into accessible digital knowledge.


Project Goals

WCB 3.0, initiated by the Wikimedia Bandung community, aims to document cultural heritage in West Java and Banten. This includes contributions to Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, and Wikipedia.

Key Project Leaders:

  • Lany Pirna
  • Mirani Pramitasari
  • Pijri Paijar

Documentation Phases

From January to July 2026, data was gathered on cultural heritage sites, encompassing:

  1. Documentation
  2. Contributing
  3. WikiLatih (Training Workshops)
  4. Kopdar (Community Meetups)

Community Empowerment

The project engaged communities through training and collaboration, fostering a collective effort in cultural preservation.

Achievements:

  • Documented 73 cultural heritage sites.
  • Uploaded 939 photos to Wikimedia Commons.
  • Created 114 articles across Indonesian and Sundanese Wikipedia.

The Interconnectedness of Heritage

Cultural documentation goes beyond structures; it involves preserving living narratives linked to the Sundanese culture.

Future Commitments

The movement is ongoing, focusing on regions, quality documentation, and collaborations to ensure stories and heritage remain accessible and preserved.


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This summary captures the essence of the WCB 3.0 project’s goals and achievements while emphasizing the importance of community involvement in cultural heritage preservation.

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