Typical Dutch Event: Sinterklaas and Black Pete.

November is an exiting time for little children in Holland. Because then Sinterklaas arrives in Holland with his steamboat. The boat is loaded with presents. On the quay hundreds of parents welcome him with there children by singing Sinterklaas songs. This very old bishop brings many servants who have black painted faces and wear a special costume.
But not everyone is happy with this festival. The black part of the Dutch people believe that Black Pete it is a racist caricature...

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