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[quote=YINDUFFY,352248]Under Mao, cultural festivals were not sanctioned and the Communist theory of a clean break with the past remaking society meant that many traditions and festivals were stifled if not halted altogether. 
   Hong Kong and Taiwan residents carried on with their traditions while mainland residents conformed to the new party approved rituals ( like getting married in a workplace and wearing only a big red fake flower as a sign of the celebration.)
   Especially since the Cultural Revolution, Mainland residents have had to learn about their own countries rich heritage of cultural festivals the same time Western cultural activities were introduced like Christmas and Valentines day.
   Today the youth picks and chooses holidays and festivals while the Central Government has had to reactivate cultural activities almost forgotten. Some ancient skills were almost lost if not for the strong will of some individuals to pass on traditions in spite of fears. Recently a bow-maker was documented as the last surviving craftsman who is now officially recognized as a national treasure. His Father had to hide tools and even break and hide a bow during the cultural revolution. 
  Today China is actively seeking out its history and heritage trying to make up for the lost years. Western ideas are chosen by some.[/quote]

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