Zwarte Piet is just part – Telegraaf.nl

Zwarte Piet is just part – Telegraaf.nl

Amsterdam –

The arrival of Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet in Amsterdam continues. Despite all the commotion and raised by opponents of legal obstacles, Mayor Van der Laan just decided to grant the party on November 16

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Mayor Eberhard van der Laan welcomes Sinterklaas and his helpers at the arrival in Amsterdam. Photo: Reuters

<- RSPEAK_START -> p> This writes the first citizen in a letter to the city council. Opponents of Zwarte Piet signed in 2013 objected to the entry. This resulted in a hallway to the right, a final decision of the Council of State will follow this autumn.

Better weigh

Van der Laan acknowledges that he should weigh, as the judge ruled earlier this year. Better in the authorization procedure of 2013, the interests of supporters and opponents But according to the mayor is never pronounced a ban on the celebration of the feast.

“The court ruled that this does not mean that the permit for 2013 should not have been granted. (…) This means that I should go to the granting of the authorization of the accuracy of that statement, “said the mayor.

No rules

” This interests me Weighing up concluded that Zwarte Piet should be able to remain in the Sinterklaasintocht component and that the figure of Zwarte Piet no provisions in the license have to be included. “

But Van der Laan maintains a blow to the arm, were the highest courts of the country still see objections. “If the decision of the Council of State gives cause, I will be the event license now granted to adapt.”

The discussion is still continue. Van der Laan has already said that the helpers of the entry will be possible. No longer completely black but with soot wipe their faces painted The red lipstick and earrings disappear. “I express my hope that we said to each other to be able to come to a Sinterklaas party for everyone.”

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