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Communist China - workers playing basketball
Workers playing and watching a game of basketball after work during the Cultural Revolution era in Communist China.
circa 1970
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1970 Action Audience Ball Booklet Colleagues Communism Communist Cultural Jump Jumping Peoples Player Players Propaganda Revolution Spectators Watching Basketball Games
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of leisure and camaraderie among workers in Communist China during the Cultural Revolution era, circa 1970. The image, from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, depicts a group of men in simple work clothes, engaged in a lively game of basketball on a dusty court. The intensity of their focus and the joy in their expressions convey the sense of community and shared purpose that defined this period in Chinese history. The backdrop of this scene is one of stark simplicity, reflecting the austere conditions of the time. The workers' clothing and the basketball court, with its rough, unpainted surface, are testament to the Spartan lifestyle that was the norm during the Cultural Revolution. Yet, despite the challenges and hardships, moments of relaxation and recreation were valued and cherished. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the Chinese people during this tumultuous era. It also speaks to the enduring power of sports and physical activity to bring people together, transcending political and social divisions. The spectators, clustered around the court, add to the sense of communal spirit, their rapt attention a testament to the excitement of the game. As a visual record of a pivotal moment in Chinese history, this photograph offers a unique perspective on the everyday lives of people during the Cultural Revolution. It is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for hope and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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