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Traveling for religious reasons has been happening since ancient times, taking place all over the world. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, religious tourism is responsible for about 20 million trips per year, with a great impact on the country’s economy. This article aims to present reflections on the Feast and Procession of Senhor dos Passos, in São Cristóvão/Sergipe (Brazil) and its relationship with religion and tourism. Highlighting the potential of religious tourism and its interface with popular culture, human and symbolic value. Following a qualitative approach, based on a phenomenological study, some techniques were applied, namely literature review, document analysis, and survey application. The results show that the “Senhor dos Passos” Feast and Procession in São Cristóvão is an excellent experience in the context of religious tourism. Providing the pleasure of traveling and escaping from everyday life to absorb values of a spiritual order.
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Cultural heritage Pilgrimage Religious tourism Senhor dos Passos Religious festivals
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Springer