Bonfim


I will introduce Bonfim today. It is a ribbon bracelet like a misanga. If I wear it until it falls off naturally, my wish comes true.
 
"Bonfim" is the name of a church in Brazil. The church is in the coastal district called State of salahbador in the State of Bahia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a legend, when a Portuguese ship was in trouble, the captain asked God for help, and thanks to that, he was able to arrive at Port Salvador safely. The church was built in appreciation for that. It is called the miracle church.

There are 365 churches in Salvador, but Bonfim is the most famous as it has the tradition that the wish comes true here. When you buy a bonfim ribbon, you tie a knot three times and it will come true if it falls off naturally. People from Brazil also came here and tie wishes to the fences and pillars three times at the church.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And the wishes will change depending on the color and where you place them.

Red: Love and courage
Blue: Work and exercise
Yellow: Study, knowledge and peace
White: Health and tranquility
Pink: To become cute
Orange: Hope, power and smile
Yellowgreen: Renunciation and friendship
Black: Intent
Green: Kindness and healing
Light blue: Freshness


The dominant hand is for love.
The other hand is forstudy.
The dominant ankle is for friendship.
The other ankle is for luck with money.


 

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