The 2016 Olympic games to kick off from today in Rio de Janeiro with its grand opening ceremony and there's nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe. The opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental wonders.
Since the event won't be able to avoid the issues that are gripping Brazil like a President facing impeachment, a deep recession and environmental threats, organizers made sure that global warming and the environment, especially the country's magnificent rainforest, are important parts of the Olympic opening ceremony.
However Rio Olympic 2016 organizers admit they have done a cut-price job on the opening ceremony but insist it will still be a fantastic show. They said a worldwide audience of three billion would witness a night to remember, adding:, “The message is about the environment and the climate”.
“We are at a point in our history where we have to start thinking a different way about how we live. Our whole future is under threat. There are billions of people watching and so we are looking to send out that message to the world.” Samba and pop music singers are expected to perform, including Grammy award winners Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen will also be on hand, ABC News reported.
In all, 4,800 performers and volunteers will be involved in the show, which is built on three basic pillars of life in Brazil. Those are sustainability, particularly re-forestation; finding joy in life and in being Brazilian and the idea of Gambiarra; the quirky Brazilian art of improvising repairs using whatever parts are available
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