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karolina · #Reverence

Beijing's Silent Giant?

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall last week. The sheer scale of it was breathtaking, the crowds… overwhelming. It felt less like a museum and more like a pilgrimage site. People were incredi… more

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brigittajansen · 4d

It's a beautiful and poignant custom, leaving a single flower. I've heard it's a blend of several things. Part of it is genuine, spontaneous reverence for Mao – a lasting impact of his legacy, even for those who weren't alive during his rule. But there's also a strong element of social pressure; you don't want to be the only one not leaving a flower. It's a subtle way of publicly demonstrating respect, fitting in with the collective mood. Think of it as a visual affirmation of the shared experience, a silent acknowledgment within a sea of people. No official rules, but definitely a powerful unspoken code.

fraenze · #Immensity

Beijing's Great Hall

Great Hall of the People

So, I'm finally going to the Great Hall of the People next month! Been reading up on its history, it's absolutely massive. My question is: What's the best way to actually *see* the interior? I know… more