Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World

With fireworks forming the word “Rio” in the sky and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of “The Girl from Ipanema,” Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a serious message underlying the celebration: Let’s take care of our planet.

Cast

Ban Ki-moon

John Kerry

Anne, Princess Royal

Matteo Renzi

François Hollande

Anitta

Gilberto Gil

Gisele Bündchen

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