"Pilgrim route is part of Galicia's identity"

[jayree]

Japan is trying to learn from Spain when it comes to pilgrimage infrastructure.
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/japanindepth/20151030.html

"Xacobeo's annual budget is around $6 million. The money helps protect the route as part of the region's cultural heritage.
"This priceless pilgrim route is part of Galicia's identity," said Rafael Sanchez, a representative of Xacobeo. "So we need to do our best to keep it in good condition. Maintaining it well boosts our international profile."
The number of visitors has jumped to 200,000 a year since the route achieved World Cultural Heritage status."

 

[Maxie]

Shikoku is on my walking bucket list. Hope to walk it within the next couple of years.
Thanks for posting .

 

[Angie94]

Very interesting clip...thanks for sharing it.