Keti Koti

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Children dressed as Piet at the arrival of Sinterklaas in Dordrecht. 17 Nov. 2018
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Kick Out Zwarte Piet enters final month as campaign for inclusive Sinterklaas ends
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A hot day in Amsterdam, 30 June 2025
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Temperatures up to 38°C as Netherlands honors Keti Koti
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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National slavery commemoration to start 2 hours earlier due to heat
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Gov't talking with employers about making slavery commemoration a public holiday
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaking about the Dutch responsibility regarding its legacy of slavery during the colonial era. 19 December 2022
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Former Cabinet postponed apology for Dutch slavery past several times
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Mark Rutte and Linda Nooitmeer walk past wreathes during the national memorial ceremony about the Dutch history of slavery. 1 July 2024
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Dutch PM Rutte moved by mention during national slavery commemoration;
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Mark Rutte gives his farewell address as he prepares to step down as prime minister. 30 June 2024
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PM Rutte says goodbye: Regrets over Groningen earthquake & childcare benefits scandals
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Martin Bosma, elected Tweede Kamer president on 13 December 2023
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Activists push to block Parliament leader from emancipation event over “racist” remarks
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Netherlands facing four reparations claims after apology for historic ties to slavery
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Urwin Vyent, director of NiNsee and Linda Nooitmeer, chairman of the NiNsee board, during the signing of the certificate of the Intangible Heritage Inventory of the Netherlands in the Amsterdam City Archives.
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Keti Koti added to the Dutch intangible heritage list
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Eindhoven city hall
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Temporary slavery commemoration artwork destroyed in Eindhoven
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Joy but also criticism after king's formal apology for Dutch history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander delivers a speech apologizing for the Dutch history of enslaving people, and participation in the slave trade. 1 July 2023
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Full English text of King Willem-Alexander's speech apologizing for history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander gives a speech during the National Remembrance Day of Slavery Past in the Oosterpark in Amsterdam.
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King Willem-Alexander formally apologizes for Dutch history of slavery
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Bigi Spikri, colorful parade on Keti Koti in Suriname, 2018.
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Hundreds join in parade for Keti Koti in Amsterdam; racist slogans sprayed on slave monument in Vlissingen
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaking about the Dutch responsibility regarding its legacy of slavery during the colonial era. 19 December 2022
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Suriname needs space from the Netherlands after apology for slavery past, organizations say
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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The Netherlands officially commemorates the abolition of slavery today
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The unveiling of a monument in Utrecht dedicated to the victims of the slave trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas. 30 June 2023
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Utrecht monument to the abolition of slavery unveiled on Friday
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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The Netherlands prepares for Keti Koti, numerous festivities planned
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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King won't say if he'll apologize for Dutch history of slavery at abolition ceremony
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Painting of a slave ship of the Middelburg Commercial Company, at the roadstead of Vlissingen, made by Engel Hoogerheyden in 1779.
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Province of Zeeland to apologize for its role in slavery on July 1
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Minister Dijkgraaf finds day off for Keti Koti "interesting idea"
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Keti Koti month kicks off with commemoration march through Amsterdam
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Keti Koti celebrations moved to Museumplein this year in anticipation of higher turnout