The high-profile ceremony was held at the temple on Mount Song as part of a government patriotism drive. Photo: Weibo The high-profile ceremony was held at the temple on Mount Song as part of a government patriotism drive. Photo: Weibo
The high-profile ceremony was held at the temple on Mount Song as part of a government patriotism drive. Photo: Weibo
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Red flag for Buddhists? Shaolin Temple ‘takes the lead’ in Chinese patriotism push

Well-known monastery that trains monks in martial arts criticised for mixing religion with politics after flag-raising ceremony attended by local officials

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Laurie Chen
Laurie Chen

Updated: 10:06pm, 28 Aug, 2018

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The high-profile ceremony was held at the temple on Mount Song as part of a government patriotism drive. Photo: Weibo The high-profile ceremony was held at the temple on Mount Song as part of a government patriotism drive. Photo: Weibo
The high-profile ceremony was held at the temple on Mount Song as part of a government patriotism drive. Photo: Weibo
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