TED-Ed: Mao Zedong's infamous mango cult | Vivian Jiang

In 1968, Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to Chinese factory workers, sparking a nationwide fascination. This gesture was linked to the Cultural Revolution, a movement aimed at eradicating capitalist and traditional elements from society. The Red Guards, a student-led group, enforced Mao's ideology through violence and public shaming. Mangoes became a propaganda tool, demanding reverence and leading to extreme actions. The mango fever subsided after the Red Guards were dissolved, but the Cultural Revolution's impact remains a sensitive topic in China.

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