Showcasing a Wikipedia-based card game to the world at Expo 2025

​Almost a year after winning the International Green Gown Awards for our indigenous language preservation project, Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia was invited to present on indigenous lifeways and biodiversity at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan on 30th August 2025.

Key Highlights

• The Global Invite: Following their 2024 International Green Gown Award win, the team was invited by the United Nations University (UNU-IAS) to present at the world expo.
  
• "Roots & Relics" Game: * Root Cards: Feature natural materials (like bamboo or rattan).
  
  • Relic Cards: Feature tools made by indigenous communities from those materials.
    
  • The Twist: Players scan QR codes on the cards to verify answers via Wikipedia articles.
    
• Beyond Editing: This marks a shift for the group—they are no longer just "writing articles" but are now "experience designers" using Wiki data for physical, interactive learning.
  
• Collaborative Success: The project was a joint effort with IIUM (International Islamic University Malaysia), focusing on sustainability and indigenous lifeways.
  

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