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2026.09.18 16:01 GMT+8

A Long March memory woven with straw sandals

Updated 2026.09.18 16:01 GMT+8
CGTN

What can straw sandals tell us about the Long March? At a memorial hall marking the departure of the Long March by the Central Red Army in Yudu, Jiangxi Province, CGTN's Ioana Gomoi explores a map of China formed from pairs of straw sandals. As she touches the handmade footwear, she gains a deeper understanding of the hardships endured by Red Army soldiers and the resilience that carried them forward – an experience that shows how the spirit of the Long March can resonate across borders.

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