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Mao's Mango Cult
January 17 2023 (almost 2 years ago)Rating
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How a mango became an object of worship in 1968 in China
- Director: Kayu Leung
- Genres: Documentary, Animation
- Runtime: 7 m
- Country: United States of America
- Company: TED Ed
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.
