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Kampen, The Netherlands - November 15, 2014: Sinterklaas and his black petes arriving on his steamboat in the city of Kampen, The Netherlands. Sinterklaas and his black helpers are waving to the children who are waiting for the old bishop to arrive.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 15, 2014: Sinterklaas and his black petes arriving on his steamboat in the city of Kampen, The Netherlands. Sinterklaas and his black helpers are waving to the children who are waiting for the old bishop to arrive.
Wierden, Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands, november 16th 2013, parade of Sinterklaas and his 'zwarte pieten' with blackface in the streets of Wierden at the annual arrival of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas), a large group of people have come to watch and join the parade - traditionally the arrival of Sinterklaas, from Spain, takes place mid november, while the gift-giving day is on december 5th
red with black hat of Zwarte Piet, typical Dutch event in december, isolated on white background
Leidschendam, Holland - November 13, 2010: Ship decorated as Stoomboot (Steamboat) is arriving at the town of Leidschendam for the Dutch children's Sinterklaas holiday. Sinterklaas is standing and waving on deck and the Zwarte Pieten are dancing on the ship.November 13,2010 Leidschendam,Holland
Nuenen-Netherlands; 25 november 2018. Sinterklaas / Sint-Nicolaas arrived in small town Nuenen . Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten standing together in the city centre. Sinterklaas is an icon and a folklore and from centuries an old tradition. Feast with gifts for the children on December 5th. Local residents in a temporary role position.
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Wierden, Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands, november 16th 2013, parade of Sinterklaas and his 'zwarte pieten' with blackface in the streets of Wierden at the annual arrival of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas), a large group of people have come to watch and join the parade - traditionally the arrival of Sinterklaas, from Spain, takes place mid november, while the gift-giving day is on december 5th
Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen. The old Saint is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this culutural tradition.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 15, 2014: Sinterklaas and his black petes arriving on his steamboat in the city of Kampen, The Netherlands. Sinterklaas and his black helpers are waving to the children who are waiting for the old bishop to arrive.
Dordrecht, Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Saint Nicholas on his white horse riding through the streets of Dordrecht with Zwarte Piet as escort in the old centre of Dordrecht, Netherlands.
Dordrecht, Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Saint Nicholas on his white horse riding through the streets of Dordrecht with zwarte Piet as escort waving to all the children standing at the side of the street.
Mitre of sinterklaas and hat from zwarte piet ( black pete), typical dutch event in december
Zaltbommel, the Netherlands - November 16, 2013: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Zaltbommel. Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten walking in the streets of Zaltbommel. On the picture Sinterklaas on his horse has just arrived by boat from Spain, together with his helpers called Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a winter holiday figure, it's believed that Sinterklaas brings children presents in the evening of the fifth of December. The arrival of Sinterklaas is always somewhere mid november and also celebrated in many places throughout the country.
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands - november 25, 2017: Sinterklaas (dutch Santa) and a lot of children during his arrival in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. This is always a big party for children because on december 5 all children geet presents from him. This is an old Dutch folklore.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 15, 2014: Sinterklaas and his black petes arriving on his steamboat in the city of Kampen, The Netherlands. Sinterklaas and his black helpers are waving to the children who are waiting for the old bishop to arrive.
November 24, 2018 - Amsterdam, Holland, the Netherlands, Sinterklaas and his "zwarte pieten" arrive in Amsterdam from Spain making many kids happy with handing out sweets
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 15, 2014: Sinterklaas and his Black Petes arriving on his steamboat in the city of Kampen, The Netherlands. Sinterklaas and his black helpers are waving to the children who are waiting for the old bishop to arrive.
Nuenen -Netherlands 24 Novmber 2019 Sinterklaas feast. Group of black make-up assistants of Sinterklaas. Inhabitants of Nuenen disguise as a black Pete. to entertain children during the entry Feast. Local residents in a temporary role position.
Zaltbommel, the Netherlands - November 16, 2013: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Zaltbommel. Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten walking in the streets of Zaltbommel. On the picture Sinterklaas has just arrived by boat from Spain, together with his helpers called Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a winter holiday figure, it's believed that Sinterklaas brings children presents in the evening of the fifth of December. The arrival of Sinterklaas is always somewhere mid november and also celebrated in many places throughout the country.
Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen. The old Saint is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this culutural tradition.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 12, 2016: Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen, The Netherlands. The old Saint Nicholas is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this cultural tradition.
Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen. The old Saint is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this culutural tradition.
Franeker, The Netherlands - November 18 2017: The annual dutch Sinterklaas entry in Franeker. Sinterklaas waving at the crowd.
Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen. The old Saint is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this culutural tradition.
November 24, 2018 - Amsterdam, Holland, the Netherlands, Sinterklaas and his "zwarte pieten" arrive in Amsterdam from Spain making many kids happy with handing out sweets
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Sinterklaas is greeting people on the streets of Kampen in in the Netherlands. People are looking at Sinterklaas in the foreground and background.
Alkmaar, the Netherlands - November 12, 2011: Sinterklaas is greeting people on the streets of Alkmaar while Zwarte Piet is helping him. Zwarte Piet is walking in front of the horse. He is holding the book where the list of presents for the children is written. Sinterklaas is a winter holiday figure mostly known to Benelux countries, It's believed that Sinterklaas brings children presents during the month of December. Sinterklaas may also be the basis for Santa Claus.
Mitre from sinterklaas and hat of zwarte piet ( black pete) with dutch candy over white background
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the controversial Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. Recent years there's been a debate about the role of the Black Pete, who's figure is considered racist by some and traditional by others.
November 24, 2018 - Amsterdam, Holland, the Netherlands, Sinterklaas and his "zwarte pieten" arrive in Amsterdam from Spain making many kids happy with handing out sweets
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Ship decorated as Stoomboot (Steamboat) is arriving at the town of Kampen for the Dutch children's Sinterklaas holiday. Sinterklaas is standing on deck and the Zwarte Pieten are dancing on the ship. Children are waving at Sinterklaas.
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Ship decorated as Stoomboot (Steamboat) for the Dutch children's Sinterklaas holiday. The boat is sailing on the river IJssel near the town of Kampen. Sinterklaas is standing on deck and the Zwarte Pieten are dancing on the ship.
Meppel, The Netherlands - November 14, 2015: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat's bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands - november 25, 2017: Sinterklaas (dutch Santa) and a lot of children during his arrival in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. This is always a big party for children because on december 5 all children geet presents from him. This is an old Dutch folklore.
Dordrecht, Netherlands - November 17 2012: Zwarte Piet playing trombone. He is a helper of Dutch Saint Nicolaas called Sinterklaas in a parade in Dordrecht in Dordrecht, Netherlands.
Meppel, The Netherlands - November 14, 2015: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boatâs bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Preparations for the national arrival of Sinterklaas, which annually reports live on television for the arrival of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands. Hoge Vaart, 10/05/2024, Almere, Flevoland, The Netherlands.
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Meppel, The Netherlands - November 14, 2015: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat's bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands - november 25, 2017: Sinterklaas (dutch Santa) and a lot of children during his arrival in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. This is always a big party for children because on december 5 all children geet presents from him. This is an old Dutch folklore.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Ship decorated as Stoomboot (Steamboat) is arriving at the town of Kampen for the Dutch children's Sinterklaas holiday. Sinterklaas is standing on deck and the Zwarte Pieten are dancing on the ship. Children are waving at Sinterklaas.
Hoorn, the netherlands - november 16 ,2013 : Sinterklaas arrives in horn with his boat and horse. This is a Dutch children's party in December
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
November 24, 2018 - Amsterdam, Holland, the Netherlands, Sinterklaas and his "zwarte pieten" arrive in Amsterdam from Spain making many kids happy with handing out sweets
Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen. The old Saint is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this culutural tradition.
Meppel, The Netherlands - November 14, 2015: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat's bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Winterswijk, Holland - 12 November 2011: Saint Nicholas on his white horse on Saint Nicholas parade on 12 November 2011 in Winterswijk, Holland.
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands - november 25, 2017: Sinterklaas (dutch Santa) and a lot of children during his arrival in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. This is always a big party for children because on december 5 all children geet presents from him. This is an old Dutch folklore.
Meppel, The Netherlands - November 14, 2015: The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat's bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December.
Kampen, The Netherlands - November 17, 2012: Ship decorated as Stoomboot (Steamboat) is arriving at the town of Kampen for the Dutch children's Sinterklaas holiday. Sinterklaas is standing on deck and the Zwarte Pieten are dancing on the ship. Children are waving at Sinterklaas.
The arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Meppel on the steam boat Pakjesboot 12 coming from Spain. Sinterklaas is standing on the boat’s bow surrounded by his helpers the controversial Black Petes. The arrival in Meppel is the official arrival of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands for 2015 and is broadcasted on national television. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. Recent years there's been a debate about the role of the Black Pete, who's figure is considered racist by some and traditional by others.
Arrival of Sinterklaas in the city of Kampen. The old Saint is riding his horse through the crowded shopping street surrounded by his helpers the Black Petes. Sinterklaas is a traditional Dutch holiday for children that is celebrated on the 5th of December. In recent year there is a strong discussion about the role of Zwarte Piet in this culutural tradition.
Traditional procession of Saint Nicholas organized by the Order of Friends of Manneken Pis in Brussels.
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