**Although the Czech Republic is commemorating 25 years since the founding of Wikipedia throughout 2026, the main celebration took place on Friday, January 16, 2026. It was the largest social event of the Czech wiki community, featuring, among other things, a panel discussion with partners from universities, the opening of the annual photography competition Czech Wiki Photo, and performances by poets as part of Slam Poetry for Wikipedia.** ## Celebrating 25 Years of Wikipedia The evening had an exceptionally festive atmosphere. It celebrated long-term cooperation with universities, presented a new series of outstanding photographs from the **Czech Wiki Photo** competition, and above all commemorated a remarkable milestone – **25 years of Wikipedia**. A quarter century of the world’s largest online encyclopedia represents an important milestone not only for the Czech community but also for the entire global Wikimedia movement.…