9.5mm – France – l’exposition coloniale – les colonies étrangères – Paris – 1931 – part 05
9.5mm – France – l’exposition coloniale – les colonies étrangères – Paris – 1931 – part 05/06
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00:05 le palais de la Belgique
00:27 le palais des pigeons
00:37 le pavillon des Pays-Bas
01:07 les colonies italiennes
01:32 l’île de Rhodes
01:43 la Palestine
01:50 les etats du Levant – Syrie – Liban
02:04 le pavillon des Etats-Unis
02:18 colonies portugaises
02:40 le pavillon du Danemark
02:54 le palais de l’Hindoustan
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The Palais de la Belgique was an exhibit that highlighted Belgium’s colonial presence, particularly in the Congo Free State (later the Belgian Congo). It was designed to promote Belgian colonial activities.
The Palais des Pigeons was part of the French pavilion, and its primary focus was the cultivation of pigeons and their use in various colonial contexts. The pavilion celebrated the role of pigeons in communication and agriculture, with a focus on the use of pigeons for postal services. The exhibition’s presentation of pigeons was not just a celebration of the bird itself but also a subtle reminder of the imperial presence in the colonies.
The Pavillon des Pays-Bas (Netherlands Pavilion) was a key exhibit showcasing the Netherlands’ colonial empire, particularly its possessions in the East Indies (modern-day Indonesia). Indonesian Display: The Netherlands pavilion featured displays focused on the Dutch East Indies, highlighting the wealth and resources derived from the region, such as rubber, spices, and oil. It aimed to portray the Dutch colonial administration as a force for progress and modernization. The Pavilion of the Netherlands also displayed Indonesian art, textiles, and traditional crafts.
the Italian colonies were prominently featured, as Italy was an emerging colonial power primarily in Africa, and the 1931 exposition was a key opportunity for the Italian fascist regime, under Benito Mussolini, to showcase its imperial achievements and promote its vision of a new Roman Empire. Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana): The pavilion and displays highlighted Italy’s colonial holdings in East Africa, specifically Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea. Somalia: Italy had already established control over Somalia by the late 19th century. The exhibition emphasized the development in Somalia under Italian rule. Eritrea: As one of Italy’s first colonies (since the late 19th century), Eritrea was also represented, with exhibitions showing Italian influence on the region’s modernization. Rhodes was part of Italy’s newly acquired Dodecanese Islands, which had been taken from the Ottoman Empire following the Italo-Turkish War (1911-1912). The islands officially became an Italian colony in 1923
Palestine was represented as part of British Mandatory Palestine, which had been placed under British control by the League of Nations after World War I
“États du Levant” (States of the Levant) referred to the regions of the eastern Mediterranean under French and British mandates, particularly the territories of Syria and Lebanon.
The Pavillon des États-Unis (United States Pavilion) was an interesting and somewhat unusual presence in the context of the colonial-themed exhibition. Unlike European powers that were actively engaged in colonialism during this period, the United States had a different approach to foreign territories—focusing on economic influence and imperialism.
the Portuguese colonies were represented as part of the Portuguese Empire, which, at the time, consisted of a variety of territories across Africa, Asia, and the Atlantic Ocean and by 1931, it still retained significant holdings, notably in Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, and others) and Asia (Goa, Daman, and Diu).
The Pavillon du Danemark presented a unique perspective compared to the larger colonial empires of the time, such as those of France, Britain, or Belgium. Denmark’s colonial presence in the world was more limited, yet it still held territories that were of interest to the Exposition Coloniale due to their economic and cultural significance.
Denmark’s overseas colonies were primarily located in the Caribbean and Africa at the time. The Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) were a major part of Denmark’s colonial holdings, while the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) was another important colonial territory, although it was a much smaller part of Denmark’s empire in Africa.
The Palais de l’Hindoustan was dedicated to showcasing British India.
No 9.5
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