ISSN 1814 - 6961 E-ISSN: 2788-9718
Отан тарихы №1 (97) 2022
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Considering the historiography of the problem of sacralization of spaces
in relation to the current
situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan, role of British researchers should be noted, as they conducted
a classification of sacred objects and considered the features of religious tourism.For example, the
classification put forward by British scientists reveals the essence of religious sites that are still relevant
today:
− Natural phenomena (sacred lakes, mountains, islands, groves);
− Buildings and sites originally built for religious purposes;
− Religious buildings;
− Special events of religious significance
held at non-religious sites;
− Sacralized secular landmarks associated with tragedies or politically significant events (Razaq Raj,
Kevin Griffin, 2015: 161).
The consumer of pilgrimage tourism has his own motives and this forms consumer behavior. In this
regard, for specialists of the tourist market, it is necessary to clearly highlight the correct presentation of
the pilgrimage journey and the purpose of the pilgrimage. Motives and needs will help to identify customer
expectations in relation to tourism products and target market.
According to researcher R. Blackwell, there are five characteristics of religious tourism:
− Voluntary temporary and unpaid travel;
− Motivation is religion, faith;
− Complemented by other motives;
−
Destination is religious sites, area (local, regional or international);
− Traveling to your destination is not a religious practice (Blackwell, 2007: 35-47).
3. Kazakhstan historiography:
- With the implementation of programs for the modernization of public and historical consciousness in
the Republic of Kazakhstan, the problems of sacred geography and memory practices have become one of
the actively studied in Kazakhstani humanities. So, in the article by K.A. Medeuova “On the question of
the typology of memory practice in Kazakhstan” author considered the criteria for the typology of actual
memory practices. The author noted that the actors of commemoration processes are state and public
institutions, local communities and business structures (Medeuova, 2016: 450-458).
In the work of K. Medeuova in collaboration with W.M. Sandybaeva “Sacred geography in Kazakhstan:
commemorative policy of the state and local practices in public spaces” especially revered objects of
western and northern Kazakhstan are considered as loci of sacralization. One of the most active social
spaces with multilevel memory practices is the Otpan-Tau memorial complex in Mangystau. The authors
note that in just a few years this complex has become the most recognizable
sacred place and acquired
national significance as a symbol of unity (Medeuova, Sandybaeva, 2018: 436-445).
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