the botafumeiro, incense burner (smoke blecher) swing at the end of the pilgrim mass Santiago Cathedral as pilgrims watch

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the botafumeiro, incense burner (smoke blecher) swing at the end of the pilgrim mass Santiago Cathedral. It takes a contingent of eight tiraboleiros from the clergy to swing the giant burner, and the Cathedral fills with smoke. The high light of the ceremony for many pilgrims.

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Location: Santiago Cathedral, Santiago Spain
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