How world's oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday: Inside João Marinho Neto's party
The world’s oldest man João Marinho Neto celebrated his 113th birthday in style – surrounded by all of his favourite people.
And the Brazilian reckons that’s why he’s lived as long as he has, because his life is full of love.
João turned 113 on 5 October and marked the occasion with a bash to remember.
In these lovely pictures, shared with us by supercentenarian experts LongeviQuest and João’s family, the superlative senior is seen sitting behind a gigantic cake.
The sweet treat is decorated with blue icing and golden accessories, including candles spelling out his name and age.
It also says “o homem mais velho do mundo”, which translates to “the oldest man in the world”.
It’s a title he’s very proud of, and he loves telling people: “There are no men older than me, just women!”
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Posing in a pair of sunglasses and dressed in a matching blue shirt, the cool character points at his cake as if to request a slice.
We’ll take one too, please!
In another snap, João, smiles as he’s surrounded by some of his family members.
He has six living children, 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. That’s a lot of presents!
In videos shared with us, João is also seen receiving a religious blessing at his party, saying a prayer of his own, and being sung to by his loved ones.
See them in the post below:
LongeviQuest say João is the world’s 24th oldest living person, the fifth oldest living Brazilian and the 19th oldest Brazilian ever.
João was born in Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil, on 5 October 1912 and is now the last surviving man who was born that year.
Pictures courtesy of LongeviQuest and João’s family