Taylor Swift Honored With Christ Statue Projection In Brazil

John Lennon once said that The Beatles are greater than Jesus. But not only Taylor Swift bigger than the Beatles (for this week, at least), Jesus will be dressed like the pop star.

The famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, where Swift is located bringing The tour of eras for three shows this weekend, will “honor” the pop star following a fan-led campaign. “We will have Taylor Swift duly honored, her arrival in Rio. Welcome, Taylor Swift. And may you be happy with the Swifties,” said Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes, according to a translated article from G1.

The news was confirmed by the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer, which has teamed up with Rio de Janeiro City Hall and the Swift label for “a food and water collection campaign”, adding: “Details will be released further this Thursday “. It’s unclear if the “Junior Jewels” t-shirt from the “You Belong With Me” music video will be projected onto the statue, like the Swifties are. Hope thator maybe something more obscure, like a “Bleachella” makeover.

Anthony Roberto Justus, who passes by @taylorswiftbrazilians on Instagram, says USA today“The idea of ​​designing a T-shirt showcases our love for his art and shows that we are all looking forward to his arrival with love. We tagged the mayor. He saw it and thought it was awesome. He added that the statue is “not a place of publicity. It is often used to highlight important cultural elements. Christ represents a point of reflection, where we find peace, and is one of our country’s greatest beauties. It’s an honor to welcome Taylor.