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Long Live the Victory of Mao Zedong Thought
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Long Live the Victory of Mao Zedong Thought is a large epoxy resin statue of Chairman Mao Zedong on Zhongshan Square in central Shenyang. It stands 9 meters tall on a 9-meter base, surrounded by 58 statues of worker-peasant-soldier heroes. Erected in 1970 during the Cultural Revolution, it is one of the few major provincial monuments from that era still standing.
Don't miss
- The 9-meter-tall statue of Chairman Mao on a 9-meter base
- 58 surrounding statues of 'worker-peasant-soldier heroes' in eight groups
- Groups illustrating struggles like 'A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire' and 'Long Live the People's War'
- The phrase 'Long Live the Victory of Mao Zedong Thought' carved on the front of the base
- Most surrounding figures originally held Little Red Books, though most have since been removed
A bit of history
The monument was built by students from the Art Academy over two years, supervised by a committee of peasants and workers. It was inaugurated on October 1, 1970, the 21st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Common questions
What is the statue made of?
It is made of epoxy resin.
How tall is the monument?
The statue of Chairman Mao is 9 meters tall, and the base is another 9 meters tall.
When was it built?
It was inaugurated on October 1, 1970.
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