Who swings the Botafumeiro?

The Botafumeiro of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is swung by a group of eight men known as “tiraboleiros”. They are responsible for making the large censer swing across the transept of the cathedral using ropes and pulleys. This task requires great coordination and strength, as the Botafumeiro weighs around 54 kg and can reach heights of up to 20 meters during its swing.