While going through my Camino de Santiago photos yesterday I realized that I had not posted a short video of the Santiago Cathedral Botafumeiro I witnessed at Pilgrims Mass. The Botafumeiro is a giant incense burner that swings from the highest point within the building. The Botafumeiro was originally used in Medieval times to cleanse the odor brought in by pilgrims filling the cathedral after their long journey. I imagine there were also other reasons pertaining to ritual but I'm not sure what they are. Very impressive to see in person. Smells like Frankincense.
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