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Communist China - presentation to university students
Communist China - a presentation to a new intake of university students in a large auditorium.
circa 1960s
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In this evocative photograph, a large auditorium is filled to capacity with eager university students, all dressed in their best attire, as they prepare to engage with the ideology of Communist China during the 1960s. The stage is set with a grand portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, flanked by large red, yellow, and white flags bearing the symbols of the Chinese Communist Party. The atmosphere is one of intense focus and anticipation, as the students, many holding copies of Communist Party booklets, listen intently to a speaker, whose figure is obscured by the crowd. The theatre-like setting, with its high ceiling, large windows, and ornate decor, adds to the sense of grandeur and importance of the occasion. This presentation, which likely took place during the height of the Cultural Revolution, was a crucial moment in the education of these young students, who were being indoctrinated into the political ideology of the Communist Party. The use of propaganda and symbolism, such as the prominent display of Mao's portrait and the flags, served to reinforce the students' commitment to the Communist cause and to instill a sense of unity and solidarity among them. Despite the passage of time and the many changes that have taken place in China since the 1960s, this photograph remains a powerful reminder of the political climate of the era and the role that education played in shaping the beliefs and values of a generation of Chinese citizens.
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