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Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:38am On Aug 07, 2016 |
'The poor, we don't really get to experience the Olympics. We are close in distance, but far away,' said Luiz Alberto Araujo, a 30-year-old doorman who works in the posh Ipanema beach but lives in the slums. While thousands of spectators packed into the Maracana Stadium for the glittering opening ceremony, Rio's slum-dwellers were forced to watch the event from the roofs of their run-down homes Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3726566/Rios-poor-watch-Olympic-opening-rooftops-slum.html 1 Like
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:42am On Aug 07, 2016 |
People watch fireworks exploding over the Maracana stadium, from the favela Mangueira, during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:44am On Aug 07, 2016 |
The gathered spectators watch on as white fireworks shoot into the air over the Maracana Stadium. 1 Share
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:47am On Aug 07, 2016 |
Dancing from far away.
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:49am On Aug 07, 2016 |
During the ceremony itself, many people grabbed their smartphones and tried to shoot selfies with Maracana sparkling in the background, but most of the photos were too blurry or dark.
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:52am On Aug 07, 2016 |
They drank beer and shared fried snacks while their children stayed glued to a television screen, awed by the special effects and the acrobatics of the performers.
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:54am On Aug 07, 2016 |
For the poor, the celebration that launched the coming competition was far out of reach financially. Ticket prices for the opening ceremony ranged from about $63 to $1,400. A minimum-wage worker in Brazil takes home, some $55 a week.
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Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Consultville(m): 4:57am On Aug 07, 2016 |
impressive journalism 2 Likes |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by ademega(m): 5:27am On Aug 07, 2016 |
your head dey their..
I don't always miss your post.
you are highly gbasiki...
keep it rolling |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by scarr: 5:54am On Aug 07, 2016 |
all way na way |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by jaymejate: 6:15am On Aug 07, 2016 |
If na naija, we go find way enter that stadium by force |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by fiftynaira(m): 6:52am On Aug 07, 2016 |
Brazil any thing na party Happiest people on earth! |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 7:19am On Aug 07, 2016 |
jaymejate: That can't happen, security will be too tight for that. Both local and foreign. |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 7:20am On Aug 07, 2016 |
Consultville: Thanks bro. |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by cyojunior1(m): 7:41am On Aug 07, 2016 |
Wat a good way to get in touch wit the event going on inside the stadium. I dnt neccessary have to be there !!! Am cashless |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Nobody: 12:47pm On Aug 07, 2016 |
Nice research guy.. Bless u |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by austine4real(m): 3:14pm On Aug 07, 2016 |
i was here explorere married the younger sister of fayose am i wrong?? |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Gosj01(m): 4:12pm On Aug 07, 2016 |
Nairamarked! |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Explorers(m): 4:52pm On Aug 07, 2016 |
smithsydny: Tnks bro, bless u 2. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Rio 2016: How Slum-dwellers Saw The Glittering Opening Ceremony. by Malayy(m): 8:36pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Explorers:sir please continue.. I actually like to visit the favella in Rio.. |
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