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  • Empire Day: a forgotten anniversary for an imperialist mindset

    Empire Day: a forgotten anniversary for an imperialist mindset

    In the last century, for a period of more than 50 years, children were granted a half-day off from school on May 24th to commemorate ‘Empire Day.’ This celebration was aimed to highlight the grandeur of the empire and foster a sense of connection among its subjects. It was initiated in response to concerns raised…