Publicação
Religious tourism interfaces: celebration of “Senhor dos Passos” in São Cristóvão, Sergipe
| Resumo: | Traveling for religious reasons has been happening since ancient times, taking place all over the world. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, religious tourism is responsible for about 20 million trips per year, with a great impact on the country’s economy. This article aims to present reflections on the Feast and Procession of Senhor dos Passos, in São Cristóvão/Sergipe (Brazil) and its relationship with religion and tourism. Highlighting the potential of religious tourism and its interface with popular culture, human and symbolic value. Following a qualitative approach, based on a phenomenological study, some techniques were applied, namely literature review, document analysis, and survey application. The results show that the “Senhor dos Passos” Feast and Procession in São Cristóvão is an excellent experience in the context of religious tourism. Providing the pleasure of traveling and escaping from everyday life to absorb values of a spiritual order. |
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| Autores principais: | Fonsêca, Flaviano Oliveira |
| Outros Autores: | Santos, Jorgenaldo Calazans dos; Santana, Thamires Cristina; Ferreira, Fernanda A. |
| Assunto: | Cultural heritage Pilgrimage Religious tourism Senhor dos Passos Religious festivals |
| Ano: | 2022 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | documento de conferência |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso restrito |
| Instituição associada: | Instituto Politécnico do Porto |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico do Porto |
| Resumo: | Traveling for religious reasons has been happening since ancient times, taking place all over the world. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, religious tourism is responsible for about 20 million trips per year, with a great impact on the country’s economy. This article aims to present reflections on the Feast and Procession of Senhor dos Passos, in São Cristóvão/Sergipe (Brazil) and its relationship with religion and tourism. Highlighting the potential of religious tourism and its interface with popular culture, human and symbolic value. Following a qualitative approach, based on a phenomenological study, some techniques were applied, namely literature review, document analysis, and survey application. The results show that the “Senhor dos Passos” Feast and Procession in São Cristóvão is an excellent experience in the context of religious tourism. Providing the pleasure of traveling and escaping from everyday life to absorb values of a spiritual order. |
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