Watch: Iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns pink
The 40-metre (130ft) monument was lit bright pink on Tuesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event was organised by Brazilian non-profit organisation Fundacao Laco Rosa, or Pink Bow Foundation, and attended by cancer patients and campaigners.
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