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AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSwimmer Michael Phelps leads the United States into the arena during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Performance celebrate the culture and history of Brazil during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten carries the Olympic torch during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights the Olympic torch during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights the Olympic torch during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights the Olympic torch during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Olympic flag is raised during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe performance paying homage to Brazilian culture and history during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe performance paying homage to Brazilian culture and history during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA dance representing indigenous people in the Brazilian rainforest during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrazilian super model Gisele Bundchen walks across the stage during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe performance paying homage to Brazilian culture and history during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Brazilian national anthem is performed by Paulinho de Viola and and orchestra during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA dance representing indigenous people in the Brazilian rainforest during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA performance representing Portuguese explorers during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe performance paying homage to Brazilian culture and history during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA boy on a bicycle leads a country into the arena during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Brazilian flag waves during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe performance paying homage to Brazilian culture and history during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe performance paying homage to Brazilian culture and history during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz,The Denver PostTelevisions screens in press row are illuminated as the lights dim during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformance celebrate the culture and history of Brazil during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformance celebrate the culture and history of Brazil during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Brazilian colors are presented during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016.
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Swimmer Michael Phelps leads the United States into the arena during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Performance celebrate the culture and history of Brazil during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. Much of the performance centered on Brazil's evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
ExpandPerformances celebrate the culture and history of Brazil during the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2016. The ceremony centered on Brazil’s evolution from early indigenous peoples to the colonization of the country by Portugal into the future in which a burgeoning 21st century nation was born.
