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Mao's Mango Cult

How a mango became an object of worship in 1968 in China

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Overview

In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the country’s Communist leader, Chairman Mao Zedong. And sure enough, managers soon distributed a gift to every factory worker– a glass box encasing a golden wax replica of a mango. What was the meaning behind this unusual offering? Vivian Jiang investigates.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 17, 2023
Original language
English
Spoken languages
Chinese, English
Countries
United States of America
Production
TED
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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