Santa Claus, Dutch version. 聖誕老人, 荷蘭版

A woman dressed as Black Pete takes part in the arrival of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicolas) during the traditional 'Intocht Sinterklaas' event in Groningen, Netherlands, on Saturday. Pete is Saint Nicolas' helper during the annual event that ends in a feast on the evening of Dec. 5.

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Protests Rise Against Dutch Blackface Holiday Ritual - The Root   http://www.theroot.com/articles/Breaking/2013/11/protests_rise_against_dutch_blackface_holiday_ritual.html

 Zwarte Piet of De Graafschap during the Dutch Eredivisie match between De Graafschap and Roda JC Kerkrade at the Vijverberg Stadium, December 03, 2011 in Doetinchem, Netherlands. (Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) | Getty

A woman has her face painted to become Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) in Soest on October 22, 2013. (ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

A woman has her face painted to become Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) in Soest on October 22, 2013. (ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

Dutch 'Black Pete' Debate Rattles Country's Self Image With Claim Of Latent Racism

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/dutch-black-pete-debate_n_4259497.html

The Dutch version of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nicholas, and his blackface sidekicks "Zwarte Piet" or "Black Pete" arrive by steamboat in Hoorn, north-western Netherlands, Nov. 16, 2013. The tradition is being debated, opponents say Black Petes are an offensive caricature of black people while supporters say Pete is a figure of fun whose appearance is harmless, his face soot-stained from going down chimneys to deliver present for the children.
November 17, 2013  http://www.voanews.com/media/photogallery/november-17-2013-day-in-photos/1791940.html

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The Dutch version of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nicholas, and his blackface sidekicks "Zwarte Piet" or "Black Pete" arrive by steamboat in Hoorn, north-western Netherlands.
Protests grow against Dutch blackface holiday tradition  http://tbo.com/ap/world/protests-grow-against-dutch-blackface-holiday-tradition-20131116/

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