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At WordCamp Albuquerque this year, we’ll have a few new additions: three New Mexico-themed wapuus that will be featured on some swag items. \u00a0They were designed by Joseph Chavez<\/a>, our graphic designer. \u00a0What exactly is a wapuu and how have they become a staple at many WordCamps over the past several years?<\/p>\n Wapuus are the unofficial mascots of WordCamps across the world. \u00a0The first wapuu was designed for a WordCamp in\u00a0Japan after winning an online contest in August of 2011. \u00a0Read all the details on the unofficial wapuu fan club site<\/a>. \u00a0Wapuus didn’t start to become widely known until two years later, when WordCamp London unveiled a wapuu for their event. \u00a0They then became a common sighting at other WordCamps in Europe and the US.<\/p>\n What’s so special about wapuus? \u00a0Wapuus bring in the local community by reflecting local culture. \u00a0While the core design is the same, each WordCamp adds its own unique style to match the region, which is why wapuus have even become collectors’ items.<\/p>\n To see more wapuus, visit the archives on Github<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At WordCamp Albuquerque this year, we’ll have a few new additions: three New Mexico-themed wapuus that will be featured on some swag items. \u00a0They were designed by Joseph Chavez, our graphic designer. \u00a0What exactly is a wapuu and how have … Continue reading WordCamp Lore: All About Wapuus<\/span>