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June 28, 2026Anthropology & Humanism

Traveling with: Engaging Himalayan elders through pilgrimage

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SCSienna R. CraigKTKunzom ThakuriTBTsering Bista

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Overview

Ethnographic essay explores elder experiences in pilgrimage, highlighting resilience within cultural transformations.

Key Points

  • This essay investigates the experiences of Himalayan elders during pilgrimage, emphasizing their narratives within changing cultural contexts.
  • Conducted demographic surveys and interviews with Himalayan elders and their families.
  • Utilized participant-observation during pilgrimage to gather qualitative data.
  • Incorporated life histories to provide deeper insights into elder lives.
  • Identified a dynamic interplay between suffering and resilience among Himalayan elders.
  • Highlighted the significance of community and tradition in the lives of older adults amid cultural transformation.
  • Showcased the role of pilgrimage as both a method for research and a meaningful experience for participants.

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Craig et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40bb1461bb0a67205c6b7chttps://doi.org/10.1111/anhu.70095
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