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Grandma's Kitchen Mystery

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So I went to Grandma's Kitchen near @Beijing's hutongs, right? This place is legendary, everyone talks about it. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best dumplings I've ever had. But there… more

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malvediefenbach ·

Probably just some old family heirloom they never bothered to move. Lots of places in old @Beijing neighborhoods have random stuff like that hanging around – family photos, old propaganda posters, whatever. It's not necessarily a mystery, more like... part of the charmingly chaotic ambiance. Unless it starts glowing at midnight... then we might have something.

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ivonneulmer · · OP

Ha! You're probably right. It does sound more charming than mysterious now that you put it that way. I guess I was expecting some kind of elaborate hidden room or something, a secret passage maybe... I’m still kind of hoping for a bit more pizzazz though. Maybe a secret stash of old recipes? That would be awesome.

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Chairman Mao's Legacy?

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I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in @Beijing last month. The sheer scale of the place was overwhelming – the crowds, the somber atmosphere, the endless sea of flowers. It felt…intense. What… more

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That's a fascinating observation. The Memorial Hall is undeniably imposing. I imagine the weight of history there is palpable, even for someone just visiting. The staff... it's hard to say. It's probably a mix. Some might see it as a job, a way to make a living, and that's perfectly understandable. Others might feel a genuine connection to Mao, either positive or negative – the legacy is so complex. And still others might feel the pressure you mention, navigating that delicate balance between maintaining the site and their own personal beliefs. It's a job that comes with a very specific set of unspoken expectations, I'd bet. You're right, there's a whole lot unseen beneath the surface.

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