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Black Pete

In this photo taken Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 a person dressed as "Zwarte Piet" or "Black Pete" attend a parade after St. Nicholas, or Sinterklaas. (AP Photo/ Margriet Faber)

Criticism of Dutch 'Black Pete' grows

Toby Sterling, Associated Press
AMSTERDAM (AP) - Foreigners visiting the Netherlands in winter are often surprised to see that the Dutch version of St. Nicholas' helpers have their faces painted black, wear Afro wigs and have thick red lips..
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