NETHERLANDS-BLACK PETE
Children dressed as Zwarte Piet (Black Piet) watch the arrival of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicolas) during the traditional move-in 'Intocht Sinterklaas' event in Groningen, Netherlands, on November 16, 2013. Zwarte Piet is the companion of Saint Nicolas during a yearly feast celebrated on the evening of 5 December. It was announced in October 2013 that the United Nations, under the authority of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, were to investigate whether Zwarte Piet is a racist stereotype. AFP PHOTO/ANP REMKO DE WAAL netherlands out
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