 Rio then provided an eight @-@ minute segment to introduce the world to its city , created by Cao Hamburger and Daniela Thomas entitled " Embrace " . The showcase presented both indigenous and Latin culture , as well as some mock Rio Carnival performers , and began with the street cleaner Renato Sorriso dancing samba joined by sailor Robert Scheidt . The section continued with a Carnival @-@ eqsue Samba parade as various artists performed , including singers Marisa Monte ( dressed as African water goddess Yemanja ) , BNegão and Seu Jorge , with an appearance by model Alessandra Ambrosio . Jorge Mautner and Heitor Villa @-@ Lobos both received tributes . It concluded with an appearance by Pelé , who was wearing a Brazilian football shirt with his name and the number 10 on the back and a 3D model of Rio 's logo . Brazil 's section finished with a fireworks display . 
