| dc.description.abstract | This paper examines the increasingly popular pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, through a social practice theoretical lens. The surging popularity has changed what it means to do the Camino and the way people engage with it. To understand the contemporary pilgrimage and the fluidity in its significance, the Camino is dissected and analysed into three elements: meaning, competence, and materials.
Through field observations and semi-structured interviews in situ, this thesis offers insight into the unique constellation that shapes the practice of the Camino as it is today, exposing the intricate nexus of connections between the practice-forming aspects. It demonstrates that by manipulating a single element, the perceived meaning and way of doing the Camino changes. This knowledge contributes to the still-developing field of practice theories and assists future policymaking in preserving the Camino and sustainable management strategies for similar tourist activities. | |
