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Cambridge University college renames 'distasteful' Empire Ball

A leading college at Cambridge University has renamed its controversial colonial-themed Empire Ball after accusations that it was "distasteful".

Students were urged to "Party like it's 1899" and organisers promised a trip through the Indian Raj, Australia, the West Indies and 19th century Hong Kong.

But anti-fascist groups said the theme as "distasteful and insensitive" because of the British Empire's historical association with slavery, repression and exploitation.
The ball Committee, led by presidents Richard Hilton and Jenny Unwin, has announced the word 'Empire' will be removed from all promotional material.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)