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WikiNgalam: Documenting Malang’s Traditional Performing Arts through the WikiSekal Project

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As part of the ongoing WikiNgalam initiative by KlubWiki Universitas Brawijaya , a new project called WikiSekal (Wiki Seni Lokal) was launched to document and celebrate Malang’s rich performing arts heritage. Funded by the Dana Wiki Wikimedia Indonesia, the project ran from March to April 2026 and focused on two iconic elements of Malang’s traditional arts: Tari Topeng Malangan and the intricate process of mask-making and painting. WikiSekal aimed not only to capture the surface beauty of local arts but to dive deeper into the stories, processes, and human interactions behind them. Through on-site visits and hands-on workshops, participants documented real-life artistic practices on Wikimedia Commons while also learning how to create collective knowledge on Wikibooks, turning personal experiences into lasting digital resources. Field Visits to Malang’s Art Studios On Sunday, 29 March 2026, eight WikiSekal participants visited Sanggar Seni Topeng Asmorobangun.…

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