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Zwarte Piet (Black Peter) is a controversial figure and people protesting against him in Amsterdam and Dordrecht were arrested, in what some are calling police brutality.The lead up to the most popular Dutch holiday has begun with the arrival of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) in the Netherlands. This past weekend, the saint arrived by boat in a number of Dutch cities, along with his helpers the Zwarte Piets.
But Zwarte Piet (Black Peter) is a controversial figure. People protesting against him in Amsterdam and Dordrecht were arrested, in what some are calling police brutality.
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