Description [EN]
The Comrade Shaoshan Mao Tse-tung Memorial Hall, also known as the Mao Birthplace, is located in Shaoshan, Hunan, China. It is a birthplace and pilgrimage site for followers of Maoism.The museum was established in 1961 and opened in 1966 to preserve Mao Zedong´0s birthplace. It displays objects and artifacts associated with Mao´s life and career, including personal furniture, photographs, manuscripts, and other memorabilia. The exhibition documents Mao´s journey from a peasant boy to the founder and chairman of the Chinese Communist Party.The two-story house where Mao Zedong was born in 1893 is the centerpiece of the museum. It has been faithfully restored and is now a major attraction. Other buildings on the museum grounds include a memorial, a garden, and various statues and busts of Mao.The museum is a popular destination for domestic and international tourists and pilgrims. Several million people visit the memorial site each year. Many come to see Mao´s birthplace and trace his life story. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly hosts special exhibitions and events.The Comrade Shaoshan Mao Tse-tung Memorial Hall is an important national cultural heritage site of China and a significant symbol of Maoism. It serves as a place of veneration and remembrance for Mao Zedong as the founder of the People´s Republic of China and the figurehead of the communist movement.