04-30-2022, 01:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-21-2022, 11:31 AM by Crunk. Edited 3 times in total.)
@Mojojojo and @slate submit for your consideration for S35 Ultimus host city: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although @XaveValor has already submitted a bid for Rio to host, we had just finished our logo at the time his post went live and decided to continue to develop and post our bid because of our different approaches to the same city.
Why Rio?
As @XaveValor noted in his alternate submission for Rio de Janeiro, there is no ISFL team located in South America but a strong history of sports fandom, making Rio a quintessential "untapped market" that could help the league get "one step closer to being truly International!" The fact that we have two independent submissions for Rio, each highlighting different aspects of the city’s culture, should provide further evidence of the recognizability and vibrancy that Rio has to offer as the host city for the S35 Ultimus.
Introduction to Rio
Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is the second-most populous city in Brazil. As a major state capital and economic engine of the country of Brazil, the municipality of Rio is home to 6.7 million people, with a total of 11.6 million people in the greater metropolitan region.
Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 as the seat of the Portuguese empire, state and later kingdom of Brazil. Rio remained the capital of the multi-continental Portuguese monarchy until the War of Brazilian Independence broke out in 1822. Rio de Janeiro subsequently served as the capital of the independent Empire and then Republic of Brazil until 1960, when the capital was transferred to Brasilia. Today, Rio de Janeiro is the most popular site for tourism in Brazil, with over 2.8 million international tourists visiting the city each year.
Ultimus Site
Should our bid (or Xave’s) be accepted, the Ultimus will be hosted in the world-famous Maracanã Stadium located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. The Maracanã opened in 1950, meaning the current league year (2050) marks a full century of it as a cornerstone of Brazilian sport. The stadium’s capacity of over 78,000 seats provides an ideal site to host a large sporting event such as the Ultimus.
Maracanã Stadium has a long history of previous successful events, including serving as the site of World Cup games in 1950 and 2014, as well as hosting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Maracanã is even a world wonder in Civilization 6, certifying its iconic status as a world-famous sports venue. What better place to play the most important dot football game in the world?
What to do when you are not playing dot football
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings – with the Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea designated a World Heritage Site Cultural Landscape in 2012. It is home to a number of famous beaches and seaside resorts. In addition to the beaches and the Maracanã itself, Rio is home to another famous landmark: the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and also featured in the Civilization game series. Rio is also home to one of the most fantastic cable car rides in the world, connecting Sugarloaf Mountain over the bay.
Rio is also known for its dancing, including the samba and bossa nova. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival held every year before Lent since 1723. It is considered the biggest carnival in the world, with two million people per day out on the streets. Even when the party is not raging, you can take a stroll along the Sambódromo (Sambadrome) – a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue used during Carnival.
Ultimus logo
For our logo, we wanted to build on the Brazilian flag, with the colors of bright green, yellow, and dark blue, but also feature the iconic Maracanã stadium that would be hosting the Ultimus match. We decomposed the components of the Brazilian flag – the green rectangle, yellow diamond, and dark blue world and replaced the world with the circular image of Maracanã Stadium as viewed from above (maintaining the dark blue color and each of the featured constellations of stars). Keeping the banner, but replacing the national motto Ordem e Progresso (order and progress) with "Rio de Janeiro", completes the look and highlights the host city itself.
Why Rio?
As @XaveValor noted in his alternate submission for Rio de Janeiro, there is no ISFL team located in South America but a strong history of sports fandom, making Rio a quintessential "untapped market" that could help the league get "one step closer to being truly International!" The fact that we have two independent submissions for Rio, each highlighting different aspects of the city’s culture, should provide further evidence of the recognizability and vibrancy that Rio has to offer as the host city for the S35 Ultimus.
Introduction to Rio
Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is the second-most populous city in Brazil. As a major state capital and economic engine of the country of Brazil, the municipality of Rio is home to 6.7 million people, with a total of 11.6 million people in the greater metropolitan region.
Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 as the seat of the Portuguese empire, state and later kingdom of Brazil. Rio remained the capital of the multi-continental Portuguese monarchy until the War of Brazilian Independence broke out in 1822. Rio de Janeiro subsequently served as the capital of the independent Empire and then Republic of Brazil until 1960, when the capital was transferred to Brasilia. Today, Rio de Janeiro is the most popular site for tourism in Brazil, with over 2.8 million international tourists visiting the city each year.
Ultimus Site
Should our bid (or Xave’s) be accepted, the Ultimus will be hosted in the world-famous Maracanã Stadium located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. The Maracanã opened in 1950, meaning the current league year (2050) marks a full century of it as a cornerstone of Brazilian sport. The stadium’s capacity of over 78,000 seats provides an ideal site to host a large sporting event such as the Ultimus.
Maracanã Stadium has a long history of previous successful events, including serving as the site of World Cup games in 1950 and 2014, as well as hosting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Maracanã is even a world wonder in Civilization 6, certifying its iconic status as a world-famous sports venue. What better place to play the most important dot football game in the world?
What to do when you are not playing dot football
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings – with the Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea designated a World Heritage Site Cultural Landscape in 2012. It is home to a number of famous beaches and seaside resorts. In addition to the beaches and the Maracanã itself, Rio is home to another famous landmark: the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and also featured in the Civilization game series. Rio is also home to one of the most fantastic cable car rides in the world, connecting Sugarloaf Mountain over the bay.
Rio is also known for its dancing, including the samba and bossa nova. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival held every year before Lent since 1723. It is considered the biggest carnival in the world, with two million people per day out on the streets. Even when the party is not raging, you can take a stroll along the Sambódromo (Sambadrome) – a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue used during Carnival.
Ultimus logo
For our logo, we wanted to build on the Brazilian flag, with the colors of bright green, yellow, and dark blue, but also feature the iconic Maracanã stadium that would be hosting the Ultimus match. We decomposed the components of the Brazilian flag – the green rectangle, yellow diamond, and dark blue world and replaced the world with the circular image of Maracanã Stadium as viewed from above (maintaining the dark blue color and each of the featured constellations of stars). Keeping the banner, but replacing the national motto Ordem e Progresso (order and progress) with "Rio de Janeiro", completes the look and highlights the host city itself.