Márcio Araújo was world champion in beach volleyball, four times Brazilian champion, and silver medal winner at Beijing 2008. "Being in the midst of the people and feeling such happiness has transported me back to the Games again," he said.

For the best view in town, nothing beats the big top of the circus.

Granja organised a massive dance to welcome the torch. Dancers from Flor de Macaboqueira put on a special performance.

These girls from Granja won a competition between the local schools; they had to be make their own torch out of recycled materials. The girls with the best torches were rewarded with a centre-stage presence at the Olympic Torch Relay.

Women dancers from the town of Granja in northeastern Brazil recreate the choreography used in April at the Olympic flame lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece.