Today we visited the beautiful Basilica Do Bonfim. We learned about the history of the Bonfim ribbions and saw the Room of Miracles.
The Room of Miracles is located next to the presbytery, on the ground, in the opposite way to the sacristy. There are exposed impressions in wax, representing organs of the human body (head, legs, chest, hands), in the most varied and sometimes strange shapes, permanent expression of requests and thanks to the Lord of Bonfim.
Bahia Bands have been around for a very long time. Fitas, or Bonfim Ribbons as they were originally called were silk and the writings on them were done by hand with ink or silver. They were worn on the neck as a necklace, upon which were hung medallions and holy images. Today, ribbons are still worn but the tradition of tying the Bahia Bands on the church gates and wearing them for luck has lived on! People all over the world celebrate the Bahia Band tradition! Ribbons are mostly worn around the wrist or ankle, but they are more than just an accessory...