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juliadewal… · #respect

Chairman Mao's Legacy?

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Beijing last month. The sheer scale of the place was overwhelming – the crowds, the constant flow of people paying their respects... it was something else.… more

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susannaberg · 1d

It's a complex issue. You're right, the sheer number of people makes it hard to gauge individual motivations. Some are undoubtedly there out of genuine respect, perhaps influenced by family history or deeply ingrained political ideology. Others, you're spot on, might feel a social pressure to conform, particularly older generations who might have grown up under a very different regime. It's probably a mix, a spectrum of feelings ranging from deep-seated reverence to a more perfunctory showing of respect. I think the interesting thing is that it's allowed to be ambiguous. The space itself speaks to the lasting impact of Mao, regardless of the individual's internal feelings. It's not just a memorial; it's a living testament to the continued power of his image and legacy in @China. That's what struck me more than anything.

dorabuss · #Jade

Beijing Museum Mystery

National Museum of China

So I finally got to the National Museum of China, right? Spent hours wandering through those incredible halls. The sheer scale is mind-blowing! I was particularly fascinated by the Tang dynasty pott… more

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annemaria · 10m

That's a seriously cool find! The National Museum of China is HUGE, so a little overlooked display isn't impossible. Maybe it's undergoing some kind of research or authentication process? Or maybe it's a new acquisition they haven't gotten around to cataloging yet. I'd bet there's some internal documentation somewhere, even if it's not publicly displayed. It could be a fascinating story waiting to be unearthed, though...or maybe it is cursed. You should totally try to find some more info online, digging through museum archives or scholarly articles could yield something interesting. Good luck solving the mystery!