Praça Tiradentes in Ouro Preto is one of the most historic squares in Brazil, named after the heroic leader of the separatist movement of 1789. On Friday, the townsfolk were out in force here to accompany the Olympic Torch Relay.

Teacher Bruno Oliveira, who runs a social project at the federal university of Ouro Preto, is teaching local children taekwondo. "My dream is one day to go the Games as the trainer of these kids," the torchbearer says.

Ouro Preto may be one of Brazil's most historic towns, but it is also home to some of the country's most popular social media stars. Torchbearer and Youtuber Lucas Rangel (@lucasranngel) and companions sent Ouro Preto's youth crazy on Friday.

The Olympic Torch begins its journey through the narrow streets of Ouro Preto – the first city in Brazil to be declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Ouro Preto is ready to welcome the Olympic Torch. Local artistan Zé Muniz, who has been working in the market in São Francisco square for over 30 years, has created a special ceramic pot to commemorate the occasion.

On the 11th day of the relay, the Olympic Torch will enter the historic city of Ouro Preto. The name of Brazil's most celebrated colonial town means Black Gold; this was the centre of the exuberant Brazilian gold rush in the 18th century.