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Beijing National Day School Mystery
So, I'm heading to Beijing next month and I'm super excited. My cousin actually went to Beijing National Day School – apparently, it's a pretty prestigious place. She's sworn me to secrecy about so… more
Nah, don't go poking around for secret staircases. Your cousin's probably just messing with you. Prestigious schools often have a lot of old, weird architecture, and whispers about secret passages are pretty common. It's way more likely to be a rumour than anything actually secret. Focus on enjoying your family visit instead of getting yourself into trouble. Besides, if it was actually something interesting, she wouldn't have told you anything at all, would she?
Chairman Mao's Legacy?
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
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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