OPPO, a global technology company, has launched Culture in a Shot, an international initiative aimed at cultural preservation and understanding. Launched in 2024, the initiative has documented cultures in 15 countries and continues its mission to celebrate and preserve cultural diversity through OPPO’s imaging technology. Under the 202″ theme “Celebrate the “Moment,” the initiative explores iconic festivals and celebrations globally, using OPPO smartphones to capture the stories behind these celebrations and how younger generations are keeping traditions alive.
Across the globe, festivals unite people through shared moments of joy, tradition, and togetherness. More than just vibrant spectacles, these cultural events are the heartbeat of communities—powerful expressions of history, identity, and human connection.
This year’s journey begins in Italy with the legendary Venice Carnival, a celebration where history and fantasy merge. Once rooted in aristocratic traditions, it has transformed into a global cultural event that invites people from all walks of life to participate. With its vibrant masks, timeless architecture, and joyful spirit, Venice comes to life through OPPO’s lens.
Travelling to Kazakhstan, the focus turns to Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival that symbolizes renewal, prosperity, and unity. Deeply rooted in ancient customs, Nauryz transforms cities into open-air stages filled with music, dance, and elaborate costumes. A key part of the festival is sharing traditional meals like kumys (fermented horse milk) and nauryz-kozhe, a symbolic seven-ingredient dish. OPPO’s imaging technology brings these rich traditions to life, capturing the warmth of family gatherings and the hope of new beginnings.
Beyond traditional festivals, some forms of celebration are woven into everyday life. In Brazil, the spotlight turns to a different festivity—football. More than just a sport, football is a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil, embraced by people of all ages and backgrounds. The story of 19-year-old player Mario Cesar Conceição Faria Júnior illustrates how football serves as a cultural heartbeat in Brazilian society—and how the younger generation continues to chase dreams through it. From backstreets to stadiums, football is a shared rhythm that ignites communities, inspires youth, and unites the nation in collective joy.
Beyond the professional photography produced by OPPO and the Discovery Channel, OPPO also encourages its communities worldwide to document and share their own cultural identities.
In Malaysia, OPPO has been running the #OPPOMalaysiaThroughTheLens initiative since 2024, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU). This year, the initiative captured the Thaipusam festival, a vibrant Malaysian Hindu tradition, highlighting how cultural practices are passed down through generations.
More than a visual archive, Culture in a Shot is about participation—amplifying grassroots voices and encouraging people everywhere to take pride in their heritage. The campaign continues on social platforms to extend this impact through the #OPPOCulturalChallenge on TikTok. Using hashtags #OPPOxDiscovery and #OPPOCulturalChallenge, creators are invited to share how they celebrate and preserve their traditions in daily life. For example, in Thailand’s Songkran Festival, young creators embraced the challenge of merging creativity with tradition and breathing new life into age-old customs. Their contributions show that Culture is not static; it evolves when shared, reinterpreted, and made personal for a new generation.
The global cultural journey continues. OPPO and Discovery Channel will explore more festivals and traditions—celebrating the diversity that connects people across borders. To discover more stories and cultural highlights, please visit the Culture in a Shot webpage and join the #OPPOCultureChallenge that celebrates Culture through the lens.
