Mao's Mango Cult
"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.
| Release Date | January 17, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Mao's Mango Cult | |
| Runtime | 7min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Mandarin, English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | TED Ed | |