We will, as a matter of course, take on board the comments received and review which features are appropriate for inclusion in next year’s display. “The Illuminations are one of the UK’s most enduring family attractions and we would never do anything intended to cause offence. We also look at the Blackpool Illuminations, Edwin Hall Dalek rides. “We have explained the background to the historic elements of the Illuminations display and assured them that these were designed and created many years ago and intended to be a celebration of different cultures. Fan Productions - Doctor Who Fan Fiction & Productions - Blackpool Revisited. Fuel chaos could affect our livelihoods, say driversĪ spokesperson said: “Our officers have been in constructive discussion with two people of Native American origin who raised concerns about the tableau.Half of Black British people in UK have experienced racism on a date.The letter went on to say that 'caricatures' such as these 'reinforce racial stereotypes' of Native Americans. One letter of complaint from the Chickasaw Nation tribe insists the panel paints Blackpool "as a community that supports racism and discrimination." The council has addressed these concerns and agreed to explore "new options" for the light display, Lancs Live reports. The display has been up since the 1960s and depicts six men in headdresses around a totem pole. It comes after Blackpool Council received two racism complaints from Native Americans about its 'Wild West' display.
A light display at Blackpool Illuminations may be axed.
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