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 : January 17, 2023

Website : https://ed.ted.com/lessons/mao-zedong-s-infamous-mango-cult-vivian-jiang

Duration : 7 minutes

Rating : 6.00