Pilgrims -> the way to success

Nidarosdomen
Pilgrims
-> the way to success
Santiago de Compostela
Presentation 10.02.09
Content
1. Who is the pilgrim
2. The Revitalization/evolution
3. The Institutional Set-up
4. Important accessories
5. Lessons to be learned
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The profile of the pilgrim
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education
Sporty
By Foot
Urban
Religious
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cultural
Small groups
European
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50% of the pilgrims are foreigners, and the
share increases
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Spanish pilgrims per motives
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Religious and others
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Revitalization of the Camino de Santiago
from the late 1980’s
It started again in 1987 to become the first
Cultural Itinerary in Europe
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Visitors
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1985
Jacobeo
Council
I Confraternity
Congress
Other Regions start to
invest in the Camino
Pope visit
Santiago
1987
Various
unccordinated
initiatives
1989
Europe
Council
Declaration
1991
1993
Mid 1990’s
Galicia Government
establishes Xacobeo AS
Number of pilgrims doubles in Jacobeo years (*)
Number of pilgrims 1987-2007
180 000
160 000
140 000
120 000
100 000
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(*) 1993, 1999 and 2004 were “Holy Years”
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The Institutional Set-up
Federation, Church and Government:
the 3 pillars that made this possible
Jacobeo Council of
Ministries
Culture
Economy
and Finance
Foreign Affairs
Foment
IndustryTourism-Trade
Environment
Rural-Marine
Iglesia
Regional
Governments
Federation
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Church
Regional
Governments
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Dioceses
8
Regions
The
Confraternity
Federation
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Friends
Institutional cooperation goes trough the
Jacobeo Council
The Consejo Jacobeo is Cooperation Institution aiming to
facilitate the communication between the Central Government and
the Regional Governments members of the council
Coordinates and facilitate cooperation in the programmes,
activities in connection with the Camino de Santiago (Royal Decree
1095/1997 of July 4th).
Member Regions are:
• Euskadi, Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, La Rioja, Aragón,
Navarra, and Castilla León.
Member Ministries are:
• Culture, Foreign Affairs, Industry-Tourism-Trade, Economy and
Finance, Foment, and Environment-Rural-Marine.
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The Jacobeo Council tasks
Actions related to delimitation, marking, laying out, and
maintenance of the Camino (the road) in all its historic
branches.
Actions to rehabilitate and preserve the cultural-historic
patrimony along the Camino.
Promotion, cultural and tourist communication, nationally and
internationally, with special attention to assistance to pilgrims.
Specific actions and activities in “Jacobeo” years (Jubelee
years).
Landscape and environment improvements along the Camino.
Impel and promote coordination among Institutions and
Regions.
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The Church
The Church offers a variety of services to the
pilgrims where nine dioceses are involved
The Spanish Bishops Conference has a Department responsible for
Tourism and Pilgrimage
The Archdiocese of Santiago has detailed information for the
pilgrims
Services:
•Religious services (Mass, Confession)
•Refugee
•Hostels
•Medical services (doctors, hospital)
•Emergency services
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…but falling number of priests is threatening
the services from the Church
The 9 Spanish dioceses working with the Camino
Jaca
Pamplona
Calahorra
Burgos
Palencia
León
Astorga
Lugo
Santiago
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Nine Dioceses are involved in services to
pilgrims
Diocese of Jaca (http://www.diocesisdejaca.org )
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/jaca.htm
Archdiocese of Pamplona (http://www.iglesianavarra.org)
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/pamplona.htm
Diocese Calahorra-La Calzada-Logroño (http://www.iglesiaenlarioja.org )
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/calahorra.htm
Diocese of Burgos (http://www.archiburgos.org)
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/burgos.htm
Diocese of Palencia (http://www.diocesispalencia.org)
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/palencia.htm
Diocese of León (http://www.diocesisdeleon.org )
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/leon.htm
Diocese of Astorga (http://www.diocesisastorga.es)
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/jaca.htm
Diocese of Lugo (http://www.diocesisdelugo.org)
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/lugo.htm
ArchDiocese of Saint James (http://www.archicompostela.org)
Services: http://www.archicompostela.org/peregrinos/Diocesis/archisantiago.htm
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The Regions
Pilgrimmage is an integrated part of Regional
Governments tourist promotion
They all have websites for pilgrims
Galicia
http://www.xacobeo.es/index.php?idIdioma=3
Aragón
http://www.turismodearagon.com/web/EN/guia_de_aragon/rutas_turisticas_sec.asp
Cantabria
http://culturadecantabria.com/ficha_patrimonio.asp?idmonumento=231
Asturias
http://tematico.asturias.es/caminodesantiago/
La Rioja
http://www.lariojaturismo.com/camino_santiago/index.php
Navarra
http://www.turismo.navarra.es/esp/propuestas/camino-santiago/
Euskadi (Basque County)
http://www.kultura.ejgv.euskadi.net/r464874/es/contenidos/informacion/done_jakue_bidea/es_santiago/done_jakue_bidea.html
Castilla y León
http://www.turismocastillayleon.com/cm/setLocale?pgseed=1225853161003&dvRegLocale=en
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Pilgrimmage is an integrated part
of Regional Government’s tourist
promotion
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Each Region invests in its
territory and grants subsidies
to the respective Confraternity
Associations
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The Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago
700 “hospitaleros” voluntary persons
The Federation has 700 Voluntarys that manage the albergues.
This year they expect some 150,000 pilgrims.
The Associations receive grants and subsidies from the Regional
Governments, and from the Ministry of Culture. Most of these
funds are destinned to operate 12 information offices during the
summer. The Associations contribute with the location.
The Federation is responsibe for the 12 offices, the
“Hospitaleros”, the Credentials, the magazine “Peregrinos”, etc.
The Federatiopn has a budget of 100,000 euros.
The hostels (albergues) are owned by Regions, Municipalities,
Parishes, and Assocaitions, however most are operated by the
Associations.
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28 non-profit organisations with 700 “hospitaleros”
voluntary people run on a daily basis the camino
The Hospitalero volunteers to return what he was given when pilgrim
The Hospitaleros are the members of the Associations who
9Give information and support to pilgrims
9Operate the cheap hostels and cooperate with
regions/municipalities/parishes to offer accommodation
9Mark the Camino with scallops or yellow arrows
9Promote cultural activities, studies and propose actions to preserve
heritage
9The Local Associations are partly subsidised by local government
9The National Federation is partly subsidised by the Central Government to
operate 12 information offices, the credentials, the Pilgrim magazine
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All associations join efforts in the Federation.
Federation budget: NOK 900.000
Important aspects
Economic flow, Maps, Guides and Merchandising
The pilgrimmage is good business for everyone
Camino: 540 MNOK
Santiago: 100
MNOK
180
€19.4
MNOK
mill
Preparation
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Camino & Santiago City
140
€16.1
MNOK
mill
Go & Return
Economic flow to certain cities along
the Way in 2007 (thousand euros)
500
Ponferrada
1430
1090
1415
55
13635
1120
1320
525
Figures in
Thousand €
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980
1060
Guides, The compostela, Credentials encourage
pilgrimage
Since the pilgrimage to St.
James’ Tomb, which
spontaneously arose in the 9th
and 10th centuries, was
institutionalised under specific
religious-social circumstances,
it has been necessary to
certify its completion.
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Interesting and important aspects along with
the Way to Santiago
Outdoor activities, nature, sports, etc.
Typical local products (cheese, wine, etc)
Hotel chains offer bonus cards
Merchandising (stick, t-shirts, imitation
jewellery, and other articles)
Agro-tourism hotels, farms, hostels.
Restaurants
Culture (Religious and civil monuments,
castles, exhibitions, etc.)
Special exhibitions (The ages of Men)
Jacobea Library
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Availability of many different Guides is an important
tool and a way to assist and encourage pilgrimage
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Some books about Nidaros are available in
Spanish or in Spain
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The Credential
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Interesting and important aspects along with
the Way to Santiago
Outdoor activities, nature, sports, etc.
Typical local products (cheese, wine, etc)
Hotel chains offer bonus cards
Merchandising (stick, t-shirts, imitation
jewellery, and other articles)
Agro-tourism houses, hotels and farms;
hostals, hotels
Restaurants
Culture (Religious and civil monuments,
castles, exhibitions, etc.)
Jacobea Library
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Lessons to be learned
Lessons to be learnt for the road to Nidaros
1. While Spain was spontaneous and took time, Nidaros can
be well planned and mobilise swiftly
2. Create an “operative” inter-regional council to coordinate
initiatives and fix guidelines:
1.
Marking, signs, maintenance
2.
Landscape, and Environmental issues
3.
Financing of infrastructural and monumental improvements
4.
Promotion, communication, assistance to pilgrims
3. Local coordination must also be in place
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1.
Volunteers, the service providers, the Church and the regional
government
2.
Make sure an appropriate service is available along the road
Nce pictures
here
Nice pictures
here
Good luck!
Beautiful nature gives same spiritual experience as
multitude of historical monuments
No reason why Norwegians should not be just as
welcoming towards the pilgrims as the Spanish
To get inspired we recommend you to do a part of the
Camino
IN Madrid is happy to organise a study tour, or
facilitate contacts and institutional collaboration
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Nice picture
here