The 2016 Summer Olympics kicked off in Rio de Janeiro on Friday (Aug. 5) with a carnival-esque opening ceremony.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen walked the runway to the immortal bossa nova jazz classic “The Girl From Ipanema,” even dancing a bit toward the end. Samba legend Paulinho da Viola sang a stripped-down version of the Brazilian National Anthem.
Michael Phelps hoisted the American flag during the Parade of Nations, and shirtless, oiled-up taekwondo competitor Pita Taufatofua carried the Tongan flag, causing the Internet to explode.
“Tonga or Magic Mike 3, you decide.” Reactions to Rio #OpeningCeremony‘s Tongan flag bearer https://t.co/LnSDZssB2Z pic.twitter.com/YeNJXfhcEu
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 6, 2016
And, of course, the opening ceremony featured a visually stunning run through Brazil’s history, with the proceedings acknowledging the country’s history with slavery and including dancers whose movements brought to mind the waters of the Amazon.
Music Moments of the 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony
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