But this closing was all about the party, which became especially apparent when Brazil, host of the 2016 Games, took over the stage for a short interlude, with lit-up Carnivale dancers leading the gathered athletes in a samba dance party.

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But, despite these apparent reassurances and the realization that turning the company over to foreign management beats the alternative of closing up shop and selling off the parts to diverse interests, employees at HBC are still on edge and uncertain about their futures.

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