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The battle over Zwarte Piet

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19 December 2015

Episode 102

30 minutes


Photo: Sander van der Wel

Like a number of nations, the Netherlands has its own version of Father Christmas – in its case, Sinterklaas. But Sinterklaas has a little helper not found anywhere else: Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete. For many, Zwarte Piet is undeniably racist yet he remains popular in his home country. We ask whether it is time for him to go.

19 December 2015

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