Latest revision as of 09:13, 26 April 2025

🖋️ Contribute to Wimbum Vault

Wimbum Vault is built by people like **you** — researchers, elders, students, and cultural lovers who care about preserving Wimbum heritage.

Whether you want to share stories, translate, correct facts, or add photos — your help is welcome!

✅ What You Can Contribute

Stories, proverbs, or oral traditions
Articles about historical places or people
Information on music, dance, food, and rituals
Photographs of traditional items, attire, or festivals
Translations in Limbum, English, or French

🧰 Start a New Article

Click the button below to create a new article with a helpful structure already in place:

👉 Create a New Page

Tip: Choose a clear title, e.g., “Nkambe Palace”, “Mbipgo Harvest Festival”, “Limbum Greetings”

✍️ Already Have an Account?

Log in here to begin editing.
If you don’t have an account yet: Create one now.

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-= '''🛠️ How to Get Involved with Wimbum Vault''' =
+= 🖋️ Contribute to Wimbum Vault =
-'''Wimbum Vault thrives because of people like you!''' Follow these simple steps to start contributing:
+Wimbum Vault is built by people like **you** — researchers, elders, students, and cultural lovers who care about preserving Wimbum heritage.
-== ✅ Step 1: Create an Account ==
+Whether you want to share stories, translate, correct facts, or add photos — your help is welcome!
-* Visit [https://wimbumvault.org wimbumvault.org]
-* Click '''Create account''' at the top right corner
-* Fill in your username, password, and email
-* Confirm your email address through the link sent to your inbox
-''🔐 You need an account to edit or add new pages. This helps protect the site from spam.''
+== ✅ What You Can Contribute ==
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+* Stories, proverbs, or oral traditions
+* Articles about historical places or people
+* Information on music, dance, food, and rituals
+* Photographs of traditional items, attire, or festivals
+* Translations in '''Limbum''', '''English''', or '''French'''
-== ✍️ Step 2: Start Editing or Creating Articles ==
+== 🧰 Start a New Article ==
-* Log in to your account
-* Visit an existing article and click '''Edit'''
-* Or use the search bar to enter a topic — if it doesn’t exist, click '''Create this page'''
-* Use clear language, proper spelling, and organize your content well
-* Add references or links where possible
-''💡 Topics can include traditions, language, stories, historical figures, places, or anything related to Wimbum culture.''
+Click the button below to create a new article with a helpful structure already in place:
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+👉  [[Template:ArticlePreload|Create a New Page]]
-== 🖼️ Step 3: Upload Images or Media ==
+''Tip: Choose a clear title, e.g., “Nkambe Palace”, “Mbipgo Harvest Festival”, “Limbum Greetings”''
-* Ensure your image is relevant and appropriate
-* Acceptable formats: JPG, PNG, SVG
-* Keep file sizes under '''10MB'''
-* Add a short caption or description for each upload
-''📷 Great image ideas include traditional outfits, landmarks, tools, events, or cultural symbols.''
+== ✍️ Already Have an Account? ==
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+* [https://wimbumvault.org/wiki/Special:UserLogin Log in here] to begin editing.
+* If you don’t have an account yet: [https://wimbumvault.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount Create one now].
-== 🌍 Step 4: Translate Content ==
+__NOEDITSECTION__
-* Help translate articles into '''Limbum''', '''English''', or '''French''' (Optional)
+__NOTOC__
-* You may include multiple language versions to reach more readers (Optional)
+[[Category:Help]]
-''🗣 Multilingual content promotes cultural understanding and inclusiveness.''
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-== 👥 Step 5: Join the Community ==
-* Connect with others through article discussion pages
-* Ask questions, suggest edits, or co-create major topics
-* Follow guidelines and maintain a respectful tone
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-== 🧭 Step 6: Follow Contribution Guidelines ==
-* Keep content accurate and culturally respectful
-* Avoid personal opinions, attacks, or political bias
-* Honor community traditions and heritage
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-== 🌟 Step 7: Become a Trusted Editor ==
-* Contribute regularly and responsibly
-* Reach out if you'd like to become a moderator or content reviewer
-* Help manage edits and ensure high-quality contributions
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-= 🎉 '''You’re Part of Something Bigger''' =
-Every contribution—big or small—helps preserve Wimbum culture for future generations.
-'''🖋️ Ready to contribute?''' Start here: '''[[Main Page]]'''