Wapuujlo, official mascot of WordCamp Belgrade

Kudos to Milica and Nemanja for making our Official Mascot Wapuujlo

Wapuujlo

The hat šajkača, a traditional Serbian hat worn by the common folk back in the day, was a logical choice because it represents the people using WordPress to have their voices heard. The plum was Milica’s idea – it’s our national symbol, representing prosperity and unity. These two ideas gave Wapuujlo a traditional vibe, which is a nice contrast to the futuristic/anime variants of the Japanese Wapuu. Even the name Wapuujlo is a nod to traditional Serbian names.

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Hi there! I am Milan Ivanovic, a full-stack developer with over a decade and a half of extensive experience in WordPress. I am an active member of the WordPress community, serving as a Deputy, WordCamp Mentor, and WordPress.org Global Translation Editor. I’m also responsible for leading WordPress Serbia and have previously taught at the WordPress Academy in Serbia. Husband, father, and in love with Open Source and Photography.

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