Mao's Mango Cult2023

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

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.

Released

28. 4. 2026

Runtime

7 min

Genres

Documentary, Animation

Certification

NO

Country, language

US · EN

Community rating

6.0 · 1 votes

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