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pilgrimages  

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  • Pilgrimage is an ancient form of travel in which people choose to leave their familiar surroundings to undertake a journey, often motivated by a spiritual desire or commitment. Through pilgrimage, individuals become part of a communal experience by joining with those taking part in simultaneous journeys or by following in the footsteps of past travelers who have pursued similar paths and destinations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Pilgrimages]

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