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CEF's Podcast: 'Inside Events'
Centre for Events & Festivals
31 episodes
1 week ago
CEF’s podcast ‘InsideEvents’ invites inspiring people and thought leaders to talk about hot topics; cutting-edge research and science; share stories of success and failure; and interrogate some of the pressing issues and biggest challenges we face across the event and festival industry.
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CEF’s podcast ‘InsideEvents’ invites inspiring people and thought leaders to talk about hot topics; cutting-edge research and science; share stories of success and failure; and interrogate some of the pressing issues and biggest challenges we face across the event and festival industry.
Show more...
Social Sciences
Science
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The Wellbeing Power of Pilgrimages
CEF's Podcast: 'Inside Events'
20 minutes 25 seconds
4 months ago
The Wellbeing Power of Pilgrimages

In this episode, we explore how pilgrimage events can offer more than just spiritual fulfilment—they can support physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. Focusing on Taiwan's famous Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, our guest discusses how this iconic event blends religious tradition with personal growth, community belonging, and even recovery from life’s challenges. Drawing on the Centre for Health Promotion (CHP) model and bottom-up spillover theory, we unpack how the pilgrimage fosters wellbeing through three key dimensions: physical challenge, social connection, and spirituality. Intriguingly, even non-religious participants—especially those seeking reflection or emotional renewal—report significant psychological benefits. We also reflect on practical recommendations for organisers, from better supporting first-time attendees to creating spaces for both spiritual and secular engagement. Whether you're an event organiser, researcher, or curious listener, this conversation reveals how pilgrimage events can be reimagined as platforms for holistic wellbeing and social connection, while honouring their sacred roots.

CEF's Podcast: 'Inside Events'
CEF’s podcast ‘InsideEvents’ invites inspiring people and thought leaders to talk about hot topics; cutting-edge research and science; share stories of success and failure; and interrogate some of the pressing issues and biggest challenges we face across the event and festival industry.