Mayor Gouda: we are preparing for all scenarios – nrc.nl

Mayor Gouda: we are preparing for all scenarios – nrc.nl

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Gouda cheese and introduces the stroopwafel helpers during the national Sinterklaas this year. There will be to demonstrate space says Mayor Milo Schoenmaker (46, VVD) in an interview with nrc.nl. But “I do not want to bring protesters the safety of visitors to the entry into danger.”

Where did this idea come from

We have been busy in May with the entry. In cooperation with the Sinterklaascomité and local entrepreneurs, we have figured out how we want to give to the debate about Zwarte Piet. Interpretation In a way that fits with Gouda. And this is what we like on the streets in Gouda to see

To what extent has the NTR -. That the broadcast of the entry handles – played a role

None. The town of Gouda is responsible for implementing and organizing the march. The NTR provides the broadcast and Sinterklaasjournaal. While those two paths cross on 15 November, but that does not mean there is necessarily cheese and treacle helpers will appear. In Sinterklaasjournaal I have the NTR have informed our press release so they would know when and how we would take the news. Outside

Do you know whether the NTR even with special helpers coming?

I’m aware of their plans, but we agreed that I say nothing about that. That would give away the surprise.

Mayor Milo Schoenmaker eat the first piece of the largest stroopwafel world. ANP Photo / Erik van ‘t Forest

Cheese and stroopwafel helpers, what people need to make suggestions?

They just get a pietenpak and a wig. But the cheese is golden piet faces painted. And stroopwafel helpers get a checkered pattern on their face. What color best a syrup on a face suggests, therefore we are still experimenting. For the rest, everyone will have to wait until November 15th.

What do you want to achieve with the introduction of these new helpers?

The discussion about Zwarte Piet is very polarized. We would like to give it a more relaxed character. We want to add to the entry new colors without throwing the tradition. Loggerheads That is where people are afraid of and that is the reason that this discussion is in the cramp so.

Are you afraid of disturbances on November 15?

It’s wait and see what happens during the entry. There will be room to demonstrate, but in a designated area. I do not want to bring protesters the safety of visitors to the entry into danger. That is why we are preparing us as a church to all scenarios.

Why do you feel now outside?

we publish the license issued. before the arrival next week It is also the consideration that the municipality has made between the interests of people who see Zwarte Piet as a breach of privacy and those who see it as a tradition. By already come up with how we interpret buck out we want to explain this trade better.

If you use the attention to Zwarte Piet not as marketing for your own city by choosing? waffles and cheese

No, because we have more than cheese and syrup waffles and our local entrepreneurs sell over these products here. But we are well known for our cheese and so we came to these helpers. The attention I expected, my schedule was Tuesday cleared so I could be answered. Everyone It just is a discussion that many people are interested.

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