Title: Temastian
Description: "Temastian is known as a sanctuary for those who need a place to rest and reflect on the things they can't change." --Excerpt.

Liz Mayorga shares her family history through the story of her cousin Maria, whose stomach infections affected her ability to control her legs and arms. Against the backdrop of the AIDS pandemic in Mexico, Mayorga documents her journey to Temastian, a pilgrimage site where travelers pray for miracles and honor El Señor de Los Rayos. --Grace Li
Subjects: Altars, Mexican American women, Hispanic American women, Families, Racially mixed people
Places: Mexico, United States