Religious Tourism Research Articles

Local Identity in Traditional food Packaging As Regional Identity. (Case Study: Gabin Biscuit Packaging in Samarinda)

Purpose: The main objective of this manuscript is to determine the typical icons of the city of Samarinda which will be applied in the visual appearance of traditional food packaging as souvenirs. Theoretical framework: The function of packaging has evolved along with packaging developments and technology. From its initial function as a container, one of its functions is to display the identity of the region where the product comes from through its visual appearance. Method: This research uses a mix method. Initial data was obtained from the questionnaire and then discussed through FGD involving experts in the fields of history, tourism and design. Next, it is processed with the NVivo application to illustrate the decision framework of the analysis results by coding the data according to a classification scheme that allows identification of regional icons that will be applied in packaging. Findings: Samarinda traditional icons which were obtained would be displayed on the packaging. They are the religious, culinary, bahari and shopping tourism groups, which are revealed in the form of shopping tourism icons, fauna, typical motifs, taglines, religious tourism, marine tourism, natural tourism and infrastructure. Research, Practical & Social implications: This paper will be useful for parties of similar interest, especially in the Samarinda area, who want to design souvenir packaging that displays regional identity in its visual appearance. Originality/value: Icons typical of Samarinda which can be displayed in souvenir packaging so that they can act as ambassadors for the region.

Motivation of Elderly Congregations as Tarekat Syattariyah Member

Motivation of Elderly Congregants to Join the Sayttariyah Congregation at the Jamiatul Mukminin Sintuak Islamic Boarding School Surau, Padang Pariaman Regency. The motivation for the elderly congregation to join the Syattariyah order is the 40 prayers which are held in congregation for 40 days starting on the last 20 days of the month of Rajab until the 20th day of the month of Sha'ban. Go on a pilgrimage to the graves of previous teachers, Zikir, and Wirid. The motivation of the elderly congregation is an actualization of the teachings of the Syattariyah congregation which follows and carries out actions according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. This article examines the motivation of elderly congregation members to join the Syattariyah order. Using qualitative methods, this is done through observation. This article examines the motivation of elderly congregation members to join the Syattariyah order at the Jamiatul Mukminin Sintuak Islamic Boarding School, Padang Pariaman Regency, there are 4 things, including: (1) praying 40 prayers, encouragement in a hadith, to seek provisions in the afterlife to avoid hellfire. (2). Pilgrimage, as a religious tourism that can please the congregation and to pray for scholars who have contributed to sharing their knowledge, to tabarruk or obtain blessings, (3). Dhikr, which can calm the heart, eliminate feelings of distress and anxiety, an effort to taqorrup to Allah SWT. (4). Wirid, which can increase insight into religious knowledge.

Analisis Potensi dan Stakeholder Ekowisata Danau Lut Atas Kabupaten Bener Meriah Provinsi Aceh

Ecotourism is a travel industry that adopts environmentally friendly practices, protecting natural and cultural heritage. The research objective is to analyze the potential and stakeholders of Lut Atas lake ecotourism. Ecotourism potential using Natural Tourism Operations and Attractions Analysis (ODTWA) guidelines as well as stakeholder descriptions through the Stakeholder Grid. The results of the research show that ecotourism in the Upper Lut Lake area has tourist objects and attractions that are worth developing, although it has several obstacles and constraints. ODTWA that have the potential to be developed are natural panoramas, waterfalls, religious tourism, hot springs, mountain foot areas, orchid and edelweiss fields, agro tourism and natural beauty. Meanwhile for stakeholders were obtained in four categories, including the Key players, namely the Tourism Office, LPHK Waq Pondok Sayur and KPH III, Context Setters, namely Bappeda, Crowd namely Secretariat for Journalists and Subjects namely DLH and PKSM.

Designing Reading Material Based On Graha Bunda Maria Annai Velangkanni

Graha Bunda Maria Annai Velangkanni is a spiritual tourist attraction where researchers carry out observations or research to obtain accurate information regarding the description of the building. This research at Graha Bunda Maria Annai Velangkanni aims to attract the reading interest of every reader, especially students, in terms of reading and understanding a text. This unique building object was used as a descriptive reading text that describes the unique shape, color or motif of the Graha Bunda Maria Annai Velangkanni building. The research method used in this research is qualitative descriptive, the aim is for readers to focus on observations made directly at Mother Annai Velangkanni's house. This research was carried out for three days and went through three stages, namely going around looking at the building, observing details of the shape of the building, and finally conducting interviews with sources, in order to get information about the building. Researchers found that the Graha Bunda Maria Annai Velangkani building is a unique and large building. The design combines Hinduism and Islam. In total there are two main floors of this building. Initially the purpose of this building was as a place for Catholics to pray in peace, but it turns out that all groups from various religions and languages can visit this building while still upholding a sense of tolerance between religious communities. From the results of research conducted by researchers, it can be concluded that reading materials based on Graha Bunda Maria Annai Velangkanni can increase interest in reading for many people, especially students

Muslim Holy Sites in the Southern Urals: geoinformation mapping and spatial analysis

In the last decade, there has been a tendency in the Southern Urals to reconstruct old and to form new holy places revered by Muslims. To date, more than 115 such objects have been recorded. Most of them are revered only by the residents of small villages, but some have acquired great importance for Muslims throughout the region. The purpose of this work is to identify the most popular places of worship of Muslims in the Southern Urals. Considering that some of the objects of regional importance have been revered by Muslims since the XIV century, and others, having appeared relatively recently, quickly became one of the most visited places, it is necessary to determine the factors influencing the growth of this popularity. The study supposed the Geoinformation methods to be used. Thus, using free Quantum GIS software, and on the basis of archival materials, archaeologists’, ethnographers’, religious scholars’, culturologists’ groundwork, as well as referring to the materials of Internet communities and other open sources, we have created the following layers: 1) Mausoleums, 2) Places of worship according to the Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, 3) Places of worship according to the Internet community Sufi RB, 4) Religious tourist routes. Using a comparative method, it was determined that the most popular among Muslims in the region are the mausoleum of Hussein-Bey and Mount Narystau (Ilchigulovo IV, kurgan burial ground). The results of the study indicate that the popularity of objects is influenced by a number of factors: they can be identified as the presence of a monumental structure, the representation of the object in the media space and in the Internet, as well as the availability of objective scientific data about it.

Analysis of the Potential and Development Strategy of the Al-Qur’an Al-Akbar as a Religious Tourism Object in the City of Palembang, South Sumatra Province

Analysis of the Potential and Development Strategy of the Al-Qur’an Al-Akbar as a Religious Tourism Object in the City of Palembang, South Sumatra Province

The holy hues of Amritsar: an inquiry into the interplay of religious tourism and sacred space

ABSTRACT Religious tourism is common in Asia because of the multi-religious nature of Asian culture. However, intriguingly, the terms ‘sacred space’ and ‘tourist space’ are becoming more interchangeable due to the tourism industry's transformation of these holy sites into popular destinations. Moreover, despite the decline during the Covid-19 outbreak, evidence suggests that spirituality has helped people discover new ways to deal with the epidemic, giving religious tourism a new meaning. Focusing on Amritsar in India, this research analyses and contrasts tourists’ perspectives (N = 2,100) who visited Jallianwala Bagh, the Golden Temple, and the Attari Border. Using the paradigm of activity, setting, experience, and benefit, it was discovered that people go to religious sites for diverse reasons. The findings also show that the cognitive advantages are the key outcomes of religious tourism and are frequently overshadowed by spiritual experiences and benefits.

What Is the Most Influential Authenticity of Beliefs, Places, or Actions on the Pilgrimage Tourism Destination Attachment?

Religious tourism attracts many pilgrims and tourists to travel to a sacred space, and the issue of its authenticity has become increasingly important. Convenience sampling was used to conduct a survey at Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, Taichung City, Taiwan, and 487 valid questionnaires were obtained. The linear structural equation model constructs the analysis results as follows: (1) The “authenticity of place” and “action authenticity” have a positive relationship on the “place attachment” and act as a mediator variable for the effects of “authenticity of belief” on “authenticity of action”. (2) Tourists who have visited twice or more have a higher impact on “authenticity of belief” than those who have visited once. (3) Among the factors of the “authenticity of belief”, “concept of life” and “concept of God” are the most important; among the factors of the “authenticity of the place”, “spiritual sustenance” is the most important; and among the factors of “authenticity of action”, “experiential action” and “consequential actions” are the most important. The “place identity” is the essential aspect of the “place attachment” factor. This study developed a scale of the authenticity of belief, place, and action. Research results can provide a reference for religious tourism development.

The Kingdom of Siak a Symbol of Islamic Civilization in East Riau

The purpose of writing this article is to explore information about the Siak Kingdom as a symbol of Islamic civilization in eastern Riau. This research uses the library research method or also called the library method where researchers use various literature to obtain information, and use a qualitative approach because the data produced is in the form of words or descriptions. Based on the results of research, Siak Kingdom has high historical and cultural value. This kingdom has unique architectural characteristics and is a place of social and cultural activities for the surrounding community. The Kingdom of Siak is also the center of cultural activities, and many great scholars and famous Islamic figures in Indonesia have visited the Kingdom of Siak. The Kingdom of Siak is also the center of cultural activities, and many great scholars and famous Islamic figures in Indonesia have visited the Kingdom of Siak. Every year, this mosque becomes a religious tourism destination for Indonesians who want to take part in traditional celebrations. With the existence of various buildings as historical relics and civilization of the Siak Kingdom, it can be said that the Siak Kingdom is a symbol of Islamic civilization in eastern Riau. These relics include Siak Palace, Syahabuddin Mosque, High Density Hall. Balairung Sri, royal crown, stump cannon, Koto Tinggi sultan tomb complex, Heroes Monument. In the end, this study recommends that the government and society should maintain and preserve various cultural heritage buildings as valuable cultural heritage for the Indonesian nation

ПАЛОМНИЦТВО ТА РЕЛІГІЙНИЙ ТУРИЗМ У КОНТЕКСТІ РОЗВИТКУ ТУРИСТИЧНОЇ ІНДУСТРІЇ

The purpose of the article is to determine the specificity of pilgrimage and religious tourism and their potential in the development of the tourism industry. Methods. The research methodology is based on the use of general scientific and specific research methods. General scientific methods include the method of analysis and synthesis, generalization and abstraction, comparison and analogies. These methods allowed us to identify the specificity of pilgrimage and religious tourism, establish the differences between them, and outline distinctions in the motivation for travel of pilgrims and religious tourists. Results. It has been determined that pilgrimage and religious tourism are quite similar in terms of the participants' activities, but they differ in their motivations. The distinction between pilgrims and tourists also lies in how they perceive the experiences they gain: pilgrims are more interested in the content of the religious ceremony and its inner meaning, while religious tourists are attracted to the aesthetic and emotional aspects of destinations. However, despite these differences, both religious tourism and pilgrimage contribute to the formation of tourists' experiences based on their participation in religious practices and the exploration of cultural achievements. Promoting many destinations based on their religious potential can be aimed not only at believers and pilgrims but also at other categories of tourists who intend to study the history, culture, traditions, and beliefs of the local population, as well as to become acquainted with their secular and spiritual practices. This can serve as an important tool for fostering harmonious relations between nations and countries. The scientific novelty is in the discovery of modern approaches to the classification of pilgrimage and religious tourism that dominate in foreign science. Common and distinctive features have been identified that influence the motivation of travelers and their expectations from the journey. The practical significance of the work lies in the discovery that cultural and religious heritage can be transformed into a shared asset that brings not only spiritual benefit but also socio-economic gain to local residents and aesthetic satisfaction to tourists. Religious tourism can utilize local resources, such as sacred sites, to attract tourists who wish to participate in the traditions and culture of a specific tourist destination. This can contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and ensure the sustainability of the area's development.

MEANING OF PLACE ON ENHANCING RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN THE MASJID RAYA BAITURRAHMAN BANDA ACEH

Tourism has an important meaning for a region because of the unique qualities and characteristics of that region. When tourism becomes one of the supports for economic success, people ask whether tourism in the area is worthy of being a tourist spot? one of which is religious tourism, which is a type of tourism that has a close interest in the religious side and places of worship. Religious tourism has its characteristics, both from the environment of the tourist area, the physical buildings, and the local culture of the local community. Banda Aceh is the capital of Aceh Province which has the nickname Veranda of Mecca, this city has a religious tourism area which is the research area, namely the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, which is now a religious tourist attraction that is the pride of the local community. The meaning of a place is very important in developing tourism, the presence of distinctive characteristics is the attraction of the place, and it has a lot of knowledge and experience for tourists. The meaning of a place for local tourists and foreign tourists will be different, due to the desire to visit and the experience of being there. Therefore, with research to find out the meaning of tourist attractions for visitors and religious tourism destinations, there will be a comparison of the level of visits by local and foreign tourists, so that the meaning of the place can be seen from the visiting experience, building characteristics for visitors and social interactions. This issue is a complex matter to discuss. As for what will be researched in this place, attachment research is the meaning of place. This research aims to determine the meaning of place attachment to the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh on the development of religious tourism. The type of research applied in this research is a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative nature obtained from literature studies, distributing questionnaires, field observations, and interviews; distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents, namely tourists and local communities; carrying out field observations at the research location; and conducted in-depth interviews with eight main informants, namely local community leaders, tourism practitioners, government officials, and academics. This will be analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods to produce comparative findings through the data obtained. This literature review can be applied by stakeholders as an evaluation tool in developing tourism, especially religious tourism in an area.

Religious tourism as a moral basis for preserving the ecology of the region

The paper examines the possibilities of the active influence of religious tourism on the preservation of the ecology of tourist regions. Currently, religious tourism is becoming more popular, every year more and more people are looking for peace in religious (often historical) monasteries, away from noisy cities and all-inclusive hotels. This article substantiates the idea that religious tourism is not only an opportunity to study the history of the emergence and development of a people, but also to gain new emotions by learning such enduring concepts as morality, humility, goodness, decency, faith. Many temples and monasteries are located in unique regions: in the mountains, on steppe plains or in virgin forests. Such a variety of landscapes in which holy monasteries are located makes it possible to realize all the greatness and uniqueness of nature, to awaken a desire to preserve it in its original form. Staying in holy monasteries is another opportunity for those who want to understand the essence and uniqueness of the world around us. This paper is also devoted to a philosophical understanding of the problem of the influence of religion on human behavior and attitude towards nature. Religion instills in a person responsibility for his actions. It is the moral institution of society. One of the goals of religion is the need to achieve a respectful attitude towards life. The prospect of a gradual improvement in the global environmental situation is largely associated with the revival of spiritual values and religious and ethnic norms.

Паломництво у контексті соціальнокомунікаційного підходу в процесі інституціоналізації: український та зарубіжний досвід

Pilgrimage promotes interaction between people, the formation of communities, and the development of social and communication skills. It creates a unique atmosphere for communication, exchange of experience and knowledge, as well as deepening the spiritual development and enriching the life experience of each pilgrim. During a pilgrimage, people are united by a special sacred goal. To achieve this goal, during small (peregrinationis secundarie) and large (peregrinationes primarie) pilgrimages, they join forces and make a «sacred journey». This study reviews the research of contemporary Ukrainian and foreign scholars who have described the methodology of the SC-approach and examined the phenomenon of pilgrimage and religious tourism as a social and communication Institution. After analysing contemporary scientific research, articles, monographs, dissertations, and specialised journals on social communications and pilgrimage, it can be concluded that this scientific layer is not sufficiently studied and requires a detailed, step-by-step consideration and careful analysis. The author shows that thanks to various fields and scientific directions, pilgrimage has stood out and taken its place, uniting scholars from different fields and scientific directions on the social and communication platform. In the proposed scientific works, social communications are considered from the perspective of Christian approaches to social problems, and therefore require detailed study and analysis from the perspective of a social and communication institution in the field of pilgrimage, since pilgrimage is filled with principles, rules, and functions related to the activities of religious objects. This study also examines the role of social media in the spiritual journeys of pilgrims, and clarifies their role for pilgrimage practices and the discourse on religious tourism.

The patronage of religious tourism seen from its motivations that predict satisfaction and loyalty: The Virgin of Chaguaya in Bolivia.

This study focused on pilgrimages as part of religious tourism and aimed to achieve the following objectives: identify the main motivational factors of religious tourism focused on pilgrimages; analyze the motivational dimensions that predict satisfaction in religious tourism focused on pilgrimages; analyze the motivational dimensions that predict loyalty in religious tourism focused on pilgrimages. The study was conducted during the pilgrimage to the Virgin of Chaguaya in Bolivia. The sample consisted of 384 tourists who were surveyed on-site. The statistical techniques used included factor analysis and multiple regression. The results revealed four motivational dimensions: Tourism and Escape, Religious Experience, Belief Experience, and Shopping. Additionally, specific motivations that influence the satisfaction and loyalty of attendees at religious events such as pilgrimages have been identified, among them the "Religious Experience" and the "Belief Experience" motivational dimensions. The findings will contribute to planning and management guidelines for religious event administrators and provide information to academic literature.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN LOCAL MANAGEMENT

Every year, people travel to places considered holy for spiritual and religious purposes. When it comes to spirituality and religion, everyone has their own beliefs and faith, so the pilgrimage to find the higher things that can bring comfort the for our souls. This is how pilgrimage happens, everyone follows the same path to find what this can bring to you, and you feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the walk. Pilgrimages are phenomena of expression. In the past, they had an influence on the historical development of people. Pilgrimages also provide a meeting of people where it is possible to exchange culture, experiences and knowledge about the importance of making some sacrifice in favor of our beliefs. Here we are talking about the importance ofthe Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iran where every year millions of people from around the world travel mosques and the country's famous religious temples. The country is also known for having historic sites that have become World Heritage Sites. Iran is an ancient country that also attracts tourists not only for religious purposes, but also to visit historical sites. Religious tourism, can be understood as an activity developed by people who travel for religious reasons or to participate in activities of religious significance, being important in the religious, cultural, historical aspects and for the economic and social development. However, it can also cause some inconvenience when there is no control at the tourism site, that is, control with regard to accommodation, safety, health, control over the waste left at the site, as well as local transportation. Thus it is important to know what researchers are researching about the positive and negative points of religious tourism in the context of local management, as well as the positive and negative points. This paper sought to identify the overview of religions in Iran as well as the impact on the local economy from the references presented in the literature for the period 2019 to 2022.

ARBAEEN PILGRIMAGE: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS FROM 2010 TO 2022

The traditional trek to Karbala by pilgrims is a traditional and historic ceremony that has taken place for more than 13 centuries. Religion is always connected to people, and people in turn have their own religious convictions. When we talk about religion we are not talking about a religion, but about the religious context and faith. People's faith results in meetings and pilgrimages to give thanks and to make new requests. In this way people travel to sacred places according to their beliefs, thus forming religious tourism. It is known that religious tourism is important in the religious, cultural, and historical aspects and for the economic and social development. It is necessary to evaluate the different elements that the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, provides fromthe perspective of faith and religiosity tourism, as well as economic, through the scientific publications published in academic journals. Thus, this study aimed to investigate and identify the authors who are researching on the subject, as well as their view on the importance of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage". As for the methodological aspects, this is a research with a quantitative approach, and bibliometry was used as a research strategy. The search was conducted in August 2022, in Google Academic, using as a search term the keywords "Pilgrimage and Arbaeen", which appear in the title and/or abstract and which were published in academic journals. The search period was from January 2010 to August 2022. In the search performed, 480 articles were located. To compose the final sample, only articles with at least 10 citations were considered; 34 articles were found. Being that 4 articles had more than 100 citations which are from the authors: (Memish et al. 2019), (Ghodrati and Ebrahimi 2020) ,(Bielecki, et al.2020):(Shahzad et al. 2020) (Abdulredha, et, al 2018). The concentration of which articles that were cited more than 100 times, is between 2018 to 2020. We suggest further mapping studies with only the word "Arbaeen".

Typeface Design of Watu Krus in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

Indonesia is a country rich in culture. This culture becomes a habit that sticks and is passed down from generation to generation. The inherent culture forms an identity or identity for the Indonesian people. East Nusa Tenggara is one of the regions in Indonesia, especially the eastern part. One of the districts in East Nusa Tenggara is Sikka District. Sikka Regency has a capital city, Maumere.Sikka Regency is famous for various cultural tourism, religious tourism and marine tourism. Of the many tourist attractions in Sikka Regency, spiritual tourism is one of the tourist choices. One of the famous religious attractions is Watu Krus or what is often called the cross stone. One effort to preserve culture related to the Watu Krus or Cross Stone symbol can be through exploring the shape of the letters. In this design, the focus is on display typefaces or displays so that in the future the typeface will be more suitable for use as the main presentation. Based on the background that has been found, the problem formulation in designing this typeface adapts the Watu Krus symbol into a new typeface that carries the spirit of the archipelago. Designing this typeface opens up opportunities for widespread application of typefaces in supporting media such as posters, books, etc.

El mix de la mercadotecnía de servicios: bases para analizar el turismo religioso de sitios marianos del Bajío de México.

This book reviews the mix of services marketing, which focuses its study on religious tourism taking as a case study the San Juan de los Lagos sanctuary in Mexico. This book projects the theoretical proposal of the mix in marketing to study sanctuaries or sacred spaces and to configure through a theoretical and methodological framework the construction and definition of tourist attractions of a religious nature to position them in the market.

El turismo religioso como objeto de estudio: Revisión bibliográfica sistematizada (2019-2023)

Religious tourism is an important economic and cultural driver for many destinations and is one of the fastest-growing sectors within the global tourism market. Based on a meta-analysis and review of emerging literature from the period 2019-2023 in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) of the Web of Science (WoS), this study analyses, from a quantitative-qualitative approach, the state-of-the-art research on this sub-category of tourism from a corpus of 500 documents. The most relevant results show that the COVID- 19 pandemic affected scientific production, with China, the United States, and Spain being the three countries that have published the most on the subject. Research on tourism to Christian and Islamic destinations appears most frequently. However, destinations linked to Hinduism tend to be over-represented with respect to numbers of people of this creed, which may be due to tourism specialising in meditation and wellness.

A Study on Religious Tourism With Special Reference to Tourism in Ayodhya

A Study on Religious Tourism With Special Reference to Tourism in Ayodhya