First inauguration of Dilma Rousseff to the people as President. Then, Rousseff will induct her 37 ministers inside the palace. Once this stage of the ceremony has passed, Rousseff will offer a reception to foreign authorities that were sent to Brazil to witness her inauguration at about 18:30 hours UTC−2 (6:30 pm). Each foreign authority will have the opportunity to speak with Rousseff for 30 seconds. The inaugural day featured concerts by five Brazilian female singers: Elba Ramalho, Fernanda Takai, Mart'nália, Zélia Duncan, and Gaby Amarantos. According to the newspaper "Diário do Pará", the Ministry of Culture chose these singers to represent all five regions
First inauguration of Dilma Rousseff Lula da Silva and his wife. Traditionally, the outgoing vice President and his wife also greet the new President, but José Alencar is undergoing colorectal cancer treatment in São Paulo's Hospital Sírio-Libanês and shall not attend the inauguration. In the parlor (speaker's platform), located in the outer area of the palace, overlooking the Three Powers Plaza, Lula will pass the presidential sash to Rousseff. Wearing the sash, Rousseff will be greeted by heads of state and other authorities in the palace's east wing. Around 17:00 hours UTC−2 (5 p.m.), Rousseff will head to the parlor and make her first speech