5 interesting things to know about the Rio Olympics 2016 Opening Ceremony

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5 Interesting things to know about the Rio Olympics 2016 Opening Ceremony
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen will make an appearance at the Opening ceremony.

Almost all the performers are from Brazil and will emphasise on the rich history and tradition of Brazil. Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen along with a few other models will make an appearance at the Opening ceremony. A special focus is on local music. Legendary singer Elza Soares will be representing Rio’s most famous musical genre, samba, while Karol Conka and MC Soffia will be the voice of Brazil’s hip hop scene. We will also get to listen the the talented 12-year old kid MC Sofia whose music videos about racism have already hit the charts.

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