Religious Tourism and Heritage in Brazil
Springer | Geography | October 21, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319400835 | 53 pages | pdf | 1.18 mb
Springer | Geography | October 21, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319400835 | 53 pages | pdf | 1.18 mb
Authors: de Oliveira, Christian Dennys Monteiro
Unique book on religious pilgrimages, sanctuaries and festivals in Brazil
The book reflects on the current dimensions of tourism and patrimony in Brazil. It presents cultural realities as resources for the resolution of tensions between different communities and the establishment of their identities. The book also presents memories and forgotten traditions that are important in the representation of places and cultures. It questions religious systems and their dynamic interface with the occupation of cultural spaces and the interpretation of touristic practices in Brazil. The topics discussed include pilgrimages, sanctuaries, symbolic vectors, and religious festivals.
Number of Illustrations and Tables
6 illustrations in colour
Topics
World Regional Geography
Religion and Society
Cultural Heritage
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