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What is Sacred Sites

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Experiences, Advantages, and Economic Dimensions of Pilgrimage Routes
Specific locations along a pilgrimage route that hold religious or spiritual significance, often serving as places for rituals, prayers, or meditations.
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The Sacred Paths: A Case Study of Pilgrimage Routes in Southeast Asia With a Special Focus on Thailand
Mohamad Zreik (School of International Studies, Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 15
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9923-8.ch011
Abstract
The pilgrimage routes of Southeast Asia are discussed in this chapter, with emphasis on Thailand. It examines the paths that already exist and suggests new ones that incorporate cultural, gastronomic, and ecological elements. The chapter also analyzes the regional impact, particularly the relationship between pilgrimage, cultural heritage, and tourism, and the growth of local economies. It sheds light on the connections between pilgrimage sites and their routes using the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok and Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai as case examples. The goal is to educate those who care about sustainable regional development in Southeast Asia on the best practices for managing and upgrading these sacred paths.
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