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An uprising on the island of Formosa, 1930. Creator: Unknown
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An uprising on the island of Formosa, 1930. Creator: Unknown
An uprising on the island of Formosa, 1930. Un Soulevement dans l Ile de Formose. Revolting natives attack a Japanese school and kill twenty young girls. A sensationalist depiction of an incident during the Japanese occupation of Formosa (now Taiwan). In October 1930, indigenous people rose up against Japanese colonial forces in response to long-term oppression. 134 Japanese, including women and children, were killed in an attack on the the Musyaji Elementary School. The harsh response of the Japanese authorities was unprecedented. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 9 November 1930]
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This print captures a moment of intense turmoil during an uprising on the island of Formosa in 1930. The image, featured on the front cover of "Le Petit Journal Illustre" depicts a sensationalist scene where revolting natives attack a Japanese school, resulting in the tragic death of twenty young girls. This incident occurred amidst the backdrop of Japanese colonial forces occupying Formosa (now Taiwan). The photograph serves as a stark reminder of long-term oppression endured by indigenous people under Japanese imperialism. In October 1930, their frustration and resistance culminated in an organized rebellion against their occupiers. The attack on Musyaji Elementary School saw 134 Japanese individuals, including women and children, lose their lives. The graphic design and dramatic color scheme employed in this print emphasize the gravity and brutality of this event. It is important to note that this depiction may have been sensationalized for journalistic purposes at the time. Ultimately, this powerful image sheds light on a significant chapter in history when local inhabitants fought back against foreign occupation. It stands as a testament to both the resilience and tragedy experienced by those caught up in conflicts fueled by colonialism and territorial disputes.
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