ENGLISH THE CITY Rio de Janeiro is truly still beautiful. The City, ever more Marvelous. With its natural beauty, one of the most beautiful seashores in the world, comprised of 14 beaches, the contagious, heartwarming joy of six million inhabitants spread over 159 districts, a unique and highly animated cultural diversity and life, this postcard of Brazil receives the world with open arms. Rio is Carioca; it is Brazilian; it is international. It is feeling at home even though you live on the other side of the world and do not speak a word of Portuguese. Rio is festive. The city’s cultural fervor is so great that it is common to have events where the turnout exceeds one million people. Some examples of this are the New Year’s celebration, Carnaval, sports events such as the 2004 Athens Olympic Torch Relay and rock concerts on the beach, such as Live Earth and the Rolling Stones. The Marvelous City is enjoyed by illustrious residents, including athletes, artists and intellectuals and it offers diverse leisure options for those who live here or those just passing through, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The famous cable car that takes you to the breathtaking view from atop the Sugar Loaf; the adventures of hang gliding; the classic matches at the world symbol for this nation of soccer shoes, Maracanã Stadium; the traditional nightlife of Lapa; the exuberant Marina da Glória; Colombo bakery, the brand of Rio gastronomic value. There are countless leisure options. From the …
Chicago and Tokyo were eliminated from the race to host the 2016 Summer Games, striking a blow to President Barack Obama, who supported the US bid. International Olympic Committee members are now voting to pick between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro, IOC President Jacques Rogge said in Copenhagen. The winner needs a majority from the 106 IOC members. Members with ties to a bid still in the running cant vote. Chicago brought in US President Barack Obama to support its bid, while Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew in to stress Rios main selling point: South America never has held the Games, which began in 1896. Juan Antonio Samaranch, the 89-year-old former IOC president, appealed to members to give the Games to Spain. Samaranch led the committee from 1980 to 2001.
www.actsofminortreason.com Chicago, Illinois was one of four cities vying for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, along with Rio de Janiero, Tokyo, and Madrid. Thousands of people gathered in Chicago’s Daley Plaza to view the IOC voting ceremony – there was disbelief in the crowd when Chicago was eliminated in the first round of voting.
This is the complete version of the film ‘Rio 2016 The Passion Unites Us’ that was shown by the Brazilian Olympic Committee at the 121st Olympic Congress in Copenhagen, October 2nd 2009. The video was directed by Fernando Meirelles, O2 Filmes. The Passion Unites Us A Paixão Nos Une ?? ????? ??? ?????? La Pasión Que Nos Une La Passion Qui Nous Unit ???????????? ?????????? ??????? La Passione Ci Unisce ????? ????? ????? ?????? ??? ???????Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Bienvenido a Rio de Janeiro Bienvenue à Rio de Janeiro
Vídeo de apresentação da cidade do Rio de Janeiro para o comitê organizador (COI) das olimpíadas de 2016. “A paixão nos une” mostra a alegria do povo brasileiro, juntamente com a beleza natural da cidade Maravilhosa. Vídeo Emocionante!!!
Nearly 50000 people erupted in celebration when Rio de Janeiro was announced host of the 2016 Olympics, jumping and cheering in a Carnival-like party on Copacabana beach.
