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This Month in GLAM – Volume XVI, Issue III, March 2026
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Brazil report
Wiki Loves Folklore Brazil defines six categories to represent Brazilian culture on Commons
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Henrique Godinho
Wiki Loves Folklore - Brazil
Wiki Loves Folklore in Brazil's workflow
The Wiki Loves Folklore contest in Brazil, held between February 9th and March 9th, has established itself in its 4th edition as a fundamental initiative for strengthening the presence of Brazilian intangible culture within Wikimedia projects. The contest was organized to document traditions, festivals, cuisine, and various cultural expressions from the north to the south of the country, and counted with the support of the
foto.wiki.br
community. The event mobilized audiovisual professionals and enthusiasts who contributed to the digital preservation of Brazilian cultural heritage.
Organizing photography contests has the potential to be an effective strategy for encouraging the documentation and appreciation of popular culture by expanding the collection of images available on free knowledge platforms, such as Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. In light of this, choosing the appropriate infrastructure for each contest is an essential factor in ensuring the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of the process. This also encompasses dimensions such as effectiveness, engagement, social impact, and representativeness, as well as legal issues and evaluation mechanisms.
The
infrastructure of the contest has evolved significantly over these four editions
. Modifications in different stages of the workflow, including preparation, execution, and wrap-up, were made aiming to improve the experience for organizers, participants, and the jury.
Across 6 thematic categories, the contest totaled
more than 1,000 new digital objects
—including photos, videos, and audio files—on Wikimedia Commons.
Brazilian Cuisine - 146 new media files
This category recorded typical dishes, ingredients, preparation techniques, culinary utensils, and moments of communion at the table that represent Brazil's gastronomic diversity.
The dried shrimp of Raposa (MA) by
João Maria Bezerra
Cocoa Caipirinha by
MPMrocha
Cocoa - The Gold of Gandu by
Lucrilhas
Dances, Festivals, and Music - 394 new media files
This category recorded musical and dance artistic expressions, including traditional manifestations, regional festivals, musical instruments, and performances that capture Brazil's cultural richness.
The Block of
Saudade
at Recife Carnival by
Hansfotos
Unidos do Barro Preto
- Block in 2019 by
Rkieferbaum
Afro Dance Dancer by
Thyaggoh90
People, Knowledge, and Activities - 189 new media files
This category documents traditional trades, handicrafts, popular wisdom, artisans at work, and daily practices that preserve and promote local cultural knowledge.
Making and Maintaining a Fishing Net at Raposa (MA) by
João Maria Bezerra
Sisal Doll in Production by
Lucrilhas
Renaissance Lace by
Fios de Poção
Clothing and Costumes - 62 new media files
This category records traditional clothing, regional festival costumes, typical attire from different cultural groups, and costumes representative of Brazilian cultural diversity.
Cowboy at Vale do Jaguaribe by
Negrosoousa
"É de Malê que eu vou" by
JUCILENE SACRAMENTO DOS SANTOS
"Caretas de Açoite" by
Negrosoousa
Traditions, Rituals, and Oral Expressions - 187 new media files
This category records ceremonies, religious rituals, traditional cultural practices, storytellers, and manifestations that represent Brazilian intangible heritage.
Contemplating the past to preserve the present by
Nalberth6.1
Flowers to "Marujada de São Joaquim" by
Eduardowcesar
"Pega de Boi" by
Negrosoousa
Performing Arts - 22 new media files
This category records theatrical performances, regional scenic manifestations, popular theater groups, artists on stage, and artistic expressions that represent Brazilian theatricality.
Living statue in the Liberdade neighborhood of São Paulo by
João Victor Salgado Latini
Contemporary dance and theater show in São Luís (MA) by
João Maria Bezerra
Persephone - Tempero D'Alma Company by
Racdias
The official results of the contest will be released on
the upcoming 15th
New GLAMs and Culture Manager
Henrique Godinho, new GLAMs and Culture manager at Wikimedia Brasil
Hello to all readers, my name is Henrique Godinho, and I will be the new GLAMs and Culture Manager for Wikimedia Brasil. It will be an enormous pleasure to participate in this journey of free knowledge with you! I hold a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts with a specialization in Communication and Digital Design, a Master's degree in Knowledge Organization, and I am currently pursuing an MBA in Software Engineering. I have over a decade of experience at the intersection of Culture, Art, and Technology, assisting Museums and Memory Institutions in managing and disseminating their knowledge.
I hope to contribute significantly to the dissemination of Brazilian cultural heritage!
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