The Colonial Exhibition

The Colonial Exhibition refers to events organized to showcase and promote the cultures, resources, and achievements of colonial territories. Primarily held in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these exhibitions aimed to illustrate the benefits of colonialism and enhance national pride. They featured exhibits of indigenous peoples, artifacts, and products from colonies, often reinforcing stereotypes and social hierarchies. Although intended to celebrate imperial grandeur, they also sparked debates over colonialism's ethics and implications, contributing to evolving views on race, culture, and global interaction. Such exhibitions reflect historical attitudes toward empire and the complex legacy of colonialism.