Rio Fans Plan Christ the Redeemer Facelift for Taylor Swift Tour



by NOUMAN RASOOL

Rio Fans Plan Christ the Redeemer Facelift for Taylor Swift Tour
Rio Fans Plan Christ the Redeemer Facelift for Taylor Swift Tour © Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Taylor Swift's upcoming concert in Rio de Janeiro is generating unique excitement among her Brazilian fans, who are proposing a grand gesture to welcome the pop superstar. The plan involves an iconic landmark – the Christ the Redeemer statue.

The idea, initiated by a fan account, Taylor Swift Brasil, suggests projecting Swift's “Junior Jewels” T-shirt, famously featured in her “You Belong With Me” music video, onto the statue. This proposal quickly gained traction online, catching the attention of Rio's Mayor, Eduardo Paes.

In a recent statement on social media, Mayor Paes expressed his interest in the idea and mentioned that he would consult Father Omar, responsible for the statue's projections, regarding this special request. Mayor Paes encouraged fans to follow Father Omar on Instagram for updates, noting his role in managing the iconic monument's visual displays.

The Brazilian fan base, led by Anthony Roberto Justus, who founded the fan account, believes that this unique projection would symbolize their love for Swift's art and eagerly anticipate her arrival.

Respecting Copyright Norms

Justus emphasized the importance of respecting copyrights and mentioned that such projections are usually done with the owner’s authorization.

This sentiment was echoed in Father Omar's response to the Swifties, where he acknowledged their request and awaited further contact from Swift's team. Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to Rio de Janeiro for a three-day concert series, following her performances in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During her Argentina shows, Swift made headlines by altering a lyric in her song “Karma,” seemingly referencing her rumored partner, Travis Kelce. Swift's fans worldwide are known for their passionate support, and this latest initiative in Rio showcases the creative ways they celebrate her music.

As the concert dates approach, the excitement continues to build, not just for the performances but also for the possibility of this unique tribute at one of the world's most famous landmarks.

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