Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World

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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 & crew

Ban Ki-moon · Gilberto Gil · Fernando Meirelles · Karol Conká · François Hollande · Daniela Thomas · Ludmilla · John Kerry · Gisele Bündchen · Anne, Princess Royal · Matteo Renzi · Anitta · Andrucha Waddington

Studios & networks

IOC - International Olympic Commitee · OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services