How Pilgrimage Towels Can Serve as a Medium of Communication on the Pilgrimage
1. Sharing stories and experiences: Pilgrims may use towels as a way of sharing personal experiences and stories. For example, during a pilgrimage journey, participants might give each other towels and write their pilgrimage stories or messages on them. This practice not only makes the towel a memorable object, but also helps pilgrims to bond with each other and share their experiences and feelings.
2. Cultural exchange: In some cross-cultural pilgrimage activities, pilgrimage towels can become a tool for cultural exchange. Participants may exchange towels with different cultural elements, such as towels with specific symbols, languages, or patterns. Such exchanges can help promote understanding and respect for other cultures and religious traditions.
3. Bonding and friendship: Pilgrimages often involve people from different backgrounds. By exchanging towels, participants can bond and get to know each other better. The towels may be personalized with a mark or blessing, so that each towel carries a unique emotional and personal imprint.
4. Remembrance and Blessing: Participants exchange towels at the end of the pilgrimage, sometimes writing a blessing or message on the towel. This act not only commemorates the pilgrimage, but also blesses the journey of others. The towel thus becomes a way of expressing blessings and gratitude, and strengthens the spiritual bond between pilgrims.


