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China’s Last Communist Village

Nanjie used to be a shining example of communism at work. Today, it’s a fading time capsule where young Chinese nationals can indulge their ‘Maostalgia.’

Link: https://www.vice.com/en/article/yvxjmg/chinas-last-communist-village

Today the town still plays old communist theme songs on loop through its loudspeakers. It’s become a tourist attraction for Chinese nationals interested in seeing how life used to be. Australian photographer Tim Fenby spent some time there this year and spoke to VICE about life in China’s last communist village.