Btw, part of the legacy of Elias Valina is the yellow arrow!
To preserve the heritage and experience of the Jacobean pilgrimage participants from all over the world published a manifesto.
Some statements and suggestions:
- The credential is a passport to the camino and it is related to respecting the values of the camino.
- Consider increasing substantially the kilometers required for the Compostela and add the place of 'take-off'.
- Protect the itineraries of the camino, it's heritage, it's trails. This agreement also concerns protection of the visual landscape, the iconic landscapes, the historic/architectural and artistic treasures.
- Also pavement of trails used by pilgrims is prohibited.
- Unify the way-marking of the Camino de Santiago throughout Europe, if possible use the yellow arrow.
- Reorient institutional touristic campaigns to build respect for traditional pilgrimage values.
- Albergues with a traditional and altruistic welcome, attended by volunteer hosts, are the foundation and the soul of the Camino.
- To configure, promote, and support a stable network of albergues and hospitality options for winter pilgrims.
The full document can be downloaded by clicking this line.
The Manifesto of Villafranca del Bierzo has reached Santiago de Compostela and will initiate further discussion on the way.
"The Camino is here for walking and enjoying, not for racing from albergue to albergue."
Click here for La Fraternidad Internacional del Camino de Santiago.
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