👑 🇬🇧 Empire Day: The Hidden Narrative on Queen Victoria's Birthday Empire Day was a day of celebration in the United Kingdom and its colonies, marking the pride and unity of the British Empire. Originating in 1902, it was observed on May 24th, the birthday of Queen Victoria, given her significant role in the expansion of the British Empire during her reign. Streets were decorated with flags, children sang songs of the Empire in schools, and people told stories of its 'benevolence' and 'greatness'. But this wasn't mere celebration; it was a powerful tool of indoctrination. It subtly ingrained in the British psyche the idea that their Empire was noble and just. Yet beneath this facade of pomp and festivity, it symbolized a history of oppression and exploitation. An example of how celebrations can mask deeper, often uncomfortable truths, and how false narratives can be deeply embedded in societal celebrations. By the late 1950s, as the empire began to decline, Empire Day changed into the more subdued 'Commonwealth Day,'( in March), focusing on unity and cooperation rather than imperial dominance. Historical narratives are essential for understanding the past and shaping an equitable and informed future. #history #education #Britain
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