During it first month travelling across Brazil, the Olympic torch has shed light on the stories of more than 3,500 torchbearers. Laughter, tears, music, dance, fancy dress, religious rituals – the torch relay has had a bit of everything and @Rio2016 has been tweeting about all the action in real time. To celebrate one month of the #OlympicFlame on the road, we take a look back at our favourite moments on Twitter so far.

The time when just about everybody and their hairdresser in the city of Diamantina came out to see the Olympic torch.

The time the Olympic torch was treated to the architectural gems and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Minas Gerais.

When we decided that running with the torch was just a little bit too mainstream.

The steam boat was definitely a necessary means of transport to cross the River São Francisco though, look at the size of it!

The time mascot Vinícius went ahead of the Olympic torch and took the afternoon off to top up his sun tan. Tough life.

When 'descent via waterslide' was apparently the only available travel option...

We really liked this rendition of Chariots of Fire in Diamantina!

That time when two-time Brazilian Air Guitar Champion (yes that's a thing) gave the performance of his life.

In Salvador this little guy impressed us with his drumming skills but we were even more impressed with his haircut.

That time when Jacozinho rolled back the years and entertained us with his footballing skills.

We know you can't get enough of Jacozinho...

When members of the Pataxó tribe carried the Olympic torch wearing their traditional dress...

The moment it sunk in for journalist Sandra Annenberg that she was carrying the Olympic torch! Look at that face!

When 97-year-old João José Bracony who participated in the 1948 London Olympic Games carried the torch for Rio 2016.

When you realise that the Games are actually just over 2 months away now. This expression sums up how we're feeling.