Lithuanian valuistic journeys: traditional and secular pilgrimage
LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Piligriminės kelionės; Piligrimai; Muzika; Sportas; Tapatybė; Valuistic journey; Religious pilgrimage; Secular pilgrimage; Pilgrims; Music; Sport; Identity.
ENThe article deals with valuistic journeys from Lithuania. There are many reasons for undertaking valuistic journeys, the most important being personal values, personal and social identities, life experiences, lifestyle enhancement, spirituality and social and cultural influences. The two main types of Lithuanian valuistic journeys are presented in this paper: traditional religious and secular pilgrimages. The paper examines the most popular religious destinations for Lithuanians abroad and describes the most important secular destinations and events. The concept of organized valuistic journeys consists of the agreement between the identities of pilgrims and others, where social identities are marked by meanings and symbols. Valuistic journeys have overwhelmingly been structured by the desire to validate identities and reflect upon them during travel. [From the publication]
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