Perhaps you’ve heard whispers of a leader whose legacy continues to shape China. This is about \u6bdb\u6cfd\u4e1c\u50cf Statue. It stands as a reminder of Mao Zedong.
The \u6bdb\u6cfd\u4e1c\u50cf Statue is not just a sculpture. It represents a pivotal period in Chinese history. Mao Zedong led the Chinese Communist Party. He held that position until his death in 1976. The statue prompts reflection on his complex influence.
This statue is positioned near the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. The hall is also known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. It is Mao’s final resting place. His embalmed body is publicly displayed inside. This was against Mao’s wish to be cremated.
Construction of the memorial hall began shortly after his death. It is located in Tiananmen Square. This was the previous site of the Gate of China. The Gate of China was the main gate of the Imperial City during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The decision to build the memorial hall was made quickly. It happened on September 14 1976. The State Planning Commission of China gathered designers. They came from various provinces and cities. The designers met at the Qianmen Hotel in Beijing. They started planning the memorial hall.
Experts considered several locations. Fragrant Hills Tiananmen Square and Jingshan were options. Ultimately Tiananmen Square was chosen.
The construction involved people from all over China. About 700000 people did symbolic voluntary labor. Materials came from different regions. Granite came from Sichuan province. Porcelain plates were from Guangdong province. Pine trees came from Yan’an in Shaanxi province.
The \u6bdb\u6cfd\u4e1c\u50cf Statue in the North Hall is made of alabaster. It shows Chairman Mao Zedong seated. There were two options for the statue. It could be with or without crossing the legs. The central government chose the cross-legged option.
Some felt it didn’t match the hall’s solemn atmosphere. A decision was made to rebuild it with flat legs. Deng Xiaoping decided against replacing it. The cross-legged statue remains.
The square has four sculpture groups made of clay. They are located on the east and west sides of the main gate. Others are on the east and west sides of the back gate. One sculpture shows the democratic revolution. Another represents socialist revolution and industrial construction. The other two represent the inheritance of will and the continuation of revolution.
Today the memorial hall is a popular destination. Foreign dignitaries and Chinese Communist Party officials often visit. Leaders like Fidel Castro and Nicolas Maduro have visited.
In 2019 Xi Jinping and other Politburo members visited the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. They paid respects to Mao Zedong. The \u6bdb\u6cfd\u4e1c\u50cf Statue stands as a focal point.
Standing before the \u6bdb\u6cfd\u4e1c\u50cf Statue one can feel the weight of history. It is a place of reflection. It embodies the spirit of a transformative era.