Zwarte Piet

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One in seven Gelderland Sinterklaas parties still use blackface makeup on Piet
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A protest
Politics
200 participate in anti-immigration march in The Hague; Some dressed as Zwarte Piet
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Sinterklaas and a Piet
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Yerseke cancels Sinterklaas arrival party over Kick Out Zwarte Piet protest
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Last Kick Out Zwarte Piet protests planned in Yerseke and Texel on November 15
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Children dressed as Piet at the arrival of Sinterklaas in Dordrecht. 17 Nov. 2018
Politics
Kick Out Zwarte Piet enters final month as campaign for inclusive Sinterklaas ends
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XR activists blocking the A12 in the Hague, February 2024.
Crime
Prosecution recommends community service, fines for Extinction Rebellion activists
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A person dressed as Zwarte Piet
TechCultureEntertainment
Filmmaker wants to replace Zwarte Pieten in popular movie Bennie Stout using AI
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A person dressed as Zwarte Piet
PoliticsCultureLifestyleEntertainment
Alt-right broadcaster criticized again for featuring blackface Zwarte Piet characters
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Some relics of the blackface look of Zwarte Piet still appear in the official Amsterdam Sinterklaas parade, even though actors portraying the character have been told not to use blackface makeup for years. 17 Nov 2019
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Sinterklaas arrivals marked by protests and arrests
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A sign calling for an end to the use of blackface to portray Zwarte Piet. 16 November 2019
PoliticsCulture
Kick Out Zwarte Piet in Yerseke attacked with eggs, emergency order in effect
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Sinterklaas and various Pieten at a school in Amsterdam, 5 December 2019
PoliticsCultureLifestyleEntertainment
Sinterklaas arrivals marked by festivities and protests
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Geert Wilders celebrates his victory in the 2023 parliamentary election with his PVV colleagues, 22 November 2023
Politics
Many PVV voters disagree with anti-Islam rhetoric, Nexit
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Sinterklaas at a celebration in The Hague. 16 November 2013
Politics
Hundreds of people attend Sinterklaas arrival with blackface Zwarte Piet in Rijswijk
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Sinterklaas at a celebration in The Hague. 16 November 2013
PoliticsCulture
Sinterklaas comes to Gorinchem, 20,000 people expected to attend
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A sign calling for an end to the use of blackface to portray Zwarte Piet. 16 November 2019
Culture
Most Dutch people are less keen to celebrate Sinterklaas due to Zwarte Piet discussions
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A sign calling for an end to the use of blackface to portray Zwarte Piet. 16 November 2019
Politics
Several anti-Zwarte Piet protests planned next week
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Sinterklaas at a celebration in The Hague. 16 November 2013
CultureEntertainment
Gorinchem expects 20,000 visitors for the arrival of Sinterklaas
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Extinction Rebellion activists protest against blackface Zwarte Piet at a city council meeting in Emmen, 7 November 2022
CrimePolitics
Court says police reacted too harshly at anti-Zwarte Piet protest in Emmen
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
Politics
Cabinet does not accept all demands for slavery apologies
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Sinterklaas and a Piet
Crime
One held over “Sinterklaas” video for inciting racism & violence after Zwarte Piet fight
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Protestors call for an end to the use of blackface to portray Zwarte Piet. 16 November 2019
Politics
250 people marched to support anti-racism activists attacked by blackface Zwarte Piet rioters
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Sinterklaas arrival in Hoofddorp with Zwarte Piet in blackface
CultureEntertainment
Support for blackface Zwarte Piet tradition halved in six years
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CrimePolitics
Still no arrests for violence against Kick Out Zwarte Piet protestors
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A flyer that went viral on some social media platforms advertising the pro-Zwarte Piet rally which turned violent on 19 November 2022
Crime
Unrest in Urk as police abused while responding to Zwarte Piet rally event