Rio de Janeiro celebrates 80 years of the Redeemer Christ

Rio de Janeiro celebrates the 80th birthday of His Christ Corcovado with over 30 musical performances that are expected to more than 50,000 people participate in the Aterro do Flamengo.

This morning overflew the image of Christ spreading bursts of smoke in the colors of the Brazilian flag. The best interpreters of bossa nova will delight these celebrations will be the most majestic monuments, being chosen as one of the new wonders of the world.

The statue of 38 meters high, located on the hill of Corcovado, to 710 in height, of 1.14 tons of concrete, covered by small soapstone triangles, is the most ecumenical Christ in the world.

The last musical shows was called “For Peace”, by artists like Daniel Jobim, grandson of singer Tom Jobim, and Samba do Avião, will delight thousands of people who will be sitting on the floor with lighted lanterns and white scarves calling for peace in a city tormented by drug violence.