At the heart of the discussion is "Black Pete," Sinterklaas' helper who is often played by white people in blackface makeup and Afro wigs. Opponents see him as an outdated and offensive caricature that harks back to slavery, while the majority of Dutch people see Pete as a harmless..."
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