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Horrible Histories ancient Chinese cuisine skit sparks controversy in Chinese community – ABC News
A skit aiming to teach kids about what was eaten by royalty more than 1,000 years ago in ancient China is causing controversy in Australia’s Chinese community,…
An award-winning skit on the ABC’s television channel for school-aged children has sparked widespread controversy in Australia’s Chinese community.
Key points:
- The controversial episode has been viewed about 7 million times in China alone
- In it, an actor dressed up as a famous ancient Chinese empress eats prop foods like rat, camel hoof, jellyfish and bear
- It has been seen as culturally insensitive by some, who want it boycotted
More than 500 people have signed a petition calling for the boycotting…
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