The Mango Cult
Do you know that a basket of mangoes can change the course of history? That’s exactly what happened on the fifth of August 1968, when Chairman Mao gave a basket of mangoes to the Workers’ Mao Zedong Thought Propaganda Team. What do you know about Mao Zedong and the Cultural Revolution? All states have official symbols that represent their cultural heritage and natural treasures. How can states use symbols to shape culture and/or public opinion? Do you have any examples from your country? Do symbols unite the people of a country or divide them? Many people believe that national symbols should be respected. Do you agree with this statement? Are there any controversial national symbols in your country? 
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