Representatives of the Centre for Gaucho Traditions performed in front of the Fort of Dom Pedro II, one of the most important tourist attractions in Caçapava do Sul, at the closing event for the Olympic torch in the city.

With temperatures dropping to a chilly (for Brazil!) 10 degrees, the locals donned traditional 'gaúcho' winter robes to welcome the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay to Caçapava do Sul.

Jianny July Moreno was the Rio Grande do Sul state skating champion in 1983. Today, aged 51, she gives lessons at the state school in Caçapava do Sul.