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17 November 2018

The official Black Petes passing by in front of the anti Black Pete demonstrators during the National entrance of Sinterklaas in Zaandstad, Netherlands. Like each year the first Saturday after 11 November, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives by steamboat to great fanfare. During the parade anti-racism demonstrators protest against the Sinterklaas helpers, called Black Petes. It's been six years since the "Black Peter is Racism" campaign was launched. Though blackface caricature much longer is a painful annual phenomenon Black Dutch, now seems all Dutch society to be aware of the discussion. The UN has reported that Black Pete is directly related to the Dutch slavery state. Hundreds of police officers have been called there for ensuring that the arrival of Sinterklaas in Zaanse Schans without problems. There was a lot of tension between the demonstrators and some pro Black Pete people who stayed in front of the anti demonstration.

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17 November 2018

The official Black Petes passing by in front of the anti Black Pete demonstrators during the National entrance of Sinterklaas in Zaandstad, Netherlands. Like each year the first Saturday after 11 November, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives by steamboat to great fanfare. During the parade anti-racism demonstrators protest against the Sinterklaas helpers, called Black Petes. It's been six years since the "Black Peter is Racism" campaign was launched. Though blackface caricature much longer is a painful annual phenomenon Black Dutch, now seems all Dutch society to be aware of the discussion. The UN has reported that Black Pete is directly related to the Dutch slavery state. Hundreds of police officers have been called there for ensuring that the arrival of Sinterklaas in Zaanse Schans without problems. There was a lot of tension between the demonstrators and some pro Black Pete people who stayed in front of the anti demonstration.

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17 November 2018

The official Black Petes passing by in front of the anti Black Pete demonstrators during the National entrance of Sinterklaas in Zaandstad, Netherlands. Like each year the first Saturday after 11 November, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives by steamboat to great fanfare. During the parade anti-racism demonstrators protest against the Sinterklaas helpers, called Black Petes. It's been six years since the "Black Peter is Racism" campaign was launched. Though blackface caricature much longer is a painful annual phenomenon Black Dutch, now seems all Dutch society to be aware of the discussion. The UN has reported that Black Pete is directly related to the Dutch slavery state. Hundreds of police officers have been called there for ensuring that the arrival of Sinterklaas in Zaanse Schans without problems. There was a lot of tension between the demonstrators and some pro Black Pete people who stayed in front of the anti demonstration.

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#2344203

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344214

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344216

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344217

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344218

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344220

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344221

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344222

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344223

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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#2344224

26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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26 November 2017

Actor Patrick Mathurin arrived like each year dressed as "De Nieuwe Sint", on November 25th, Amsterdam, Netherlands. described by Mathurin as a saint for everyone and who can represent all of us. Patrick Mathurin (1972), was born in Haiti, is an actor and boxing trainer. After drama school in Arnhem, he studied at the famous Actor's Studio in New York, where he did workshops with Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Sinterklaas, a character who shares his roots with Santa Claus, is the central figure of the Dutch winter celebrations. Most of the entertainment, however, is provided by Sinterklaas’s "helpers", the clown-like Black Petes, or Zwarte Pieten. Considered by many to be the best part of the whole tradition, Black Pete has a large fan base in the Netherlands. However, the image of white people with blackened faces has sparked worldwide controversy. Mathurin said he does not wish to interfere in the Pete discussion. "I want a solution and not get stuck with the problem," he said. During the whole parade "De Nieuwe Sint." was offering flowers as a symbol of peace and love to the people in the streets and in the shops. The Parade ended at the Museumplein where he reunited with the Dutch singer Guus Meeuwis.

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