Re: wiki functions with parameters. Elsewhere called ''Template'' pages or ''Transclusion tecnique''
You can do this (mostly) with Tiki's Dynamic Content system. Just create a content block with your specific formatting. To include it in a wiki page, just use {content id=#}.
I'm not sure how to pass a date parameter, however. For that, you may need a custom plugin.
HTH,
-Rick
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