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The 1957 Brussels World's Fair: Congo's Last Colonial Spectacle
In 1957, Brussels hosted the World's Fair, a glittering showcase of postwar optimism and technological wonder. But at the heart of the fair stood the Congo Pavilion—a massive, purpose-built structure designed to celebrate Belgium's colonial project. Lucas and Luna explore what this fair meant for both Belgians and Congolese. They examine how the pavilion portrayed Congolese life through a sanitized, paternalistic lens, featuring a reconstructed 'native village' with Congolese performers brought from the colony. The episode delves into the Congolese jazz band that played…
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