Finding Mazu: The Taiwan Pilgrimage Guided by Faith — And GPS

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Every year, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims join the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage in Taiwan. But the journey is as challenging as it is unpredictable, because at every intersection along the 400 km walk the sea goddess herself is believed to decide which way her divine palanquin will turn. That’s why over the years, a new kind of devotee has emerged — GPS carriers. We followed Mazu’s ever-changing route to discover how modern technology is transforming one of Taiwan’s most remarkable religious traditions. Directed by: Lin Szu-ying