JONGO AS AFRO-BRAZILIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE: MEMORY, RESISTANCE, AND EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION – A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This article analyzes *jongo* as an Afro-Brazilian cultural manifestation, highlighting its connections to memory, ancestry, resistance, and education. It presents an exploratory and descriptive literature review based on nine academic publications—released between 2018 and 2026—that directly address *jongo* from historical, cultural, sonic, communal, and pedagogical perspectives. The thematic analysis is organized into four axes: historical trajectory and resistance; memory and ancestry; music, body, and ritual; and educational possibilities. The studies reviewed indicate that *jongo* should not be reduced to a mere dance or an isolated folkloric expression; rather, it integrates singing, percussion, movement, orality, community bonds, and the intergenerational transmission of knowledge. Research on school-based experiences further suggests that practical engagement, combined with historical contextualization, can broaden students' understanding and contribute to anti-racist education. A limitation of this work is the diversity in publication types and the lack of a complete record regarding the initial number of search results, which precludes classifying this review as "systematic." The article concludes that *jongo* serves as a significant expression of Afro-Brazilian cultural memory and resistance, offering opportunities for a critical approach within the field of Physical Education.