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Mao's Mango Cult

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

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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.

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Language
Mandarin

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Director

Kayu Leung

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United States of America

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    • Premiere17 Jan 2023

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Mao's Mango Cult was released on 17 January 2023.

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