@thosehappydayss: Why Do They Do This Seemingly Dangerous Ritual 🫨🔥👇 Imagine if it broke? This is the Botafumeiro at the Santiago Cathedral in Spain, something we experienced after our 800km Camino Pilgrimage/Trek Swinging the Botafumeiro at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a mesmerizing ritual on the Camino. 🌟 The massive incense burner, the Botafumeiro, swings high above pilgrims, filling the sacred space with aromatic smoke. This ancient tradition symbolizes purification, cleansing the path of the pilgrim's journey. 🕊️✨ Beyond its spiritual significance, the swinging motion is thought to ward off evil spirits and bless those who've walked the sacred route Pilgrims gather to witness this awe-inspiring moment, feeling a deep connection to both tradition and the divine. #CaminoTradition #BotafumeiroSwing #SantiagoDeCompostela #bucketlists #viralinstagram #TravelGoals #travellover #crazyvideos #incredible_shot #caminodesantiago #spaintrip #wanderlust #epicfails