In addition to the cheese and treacle Piet is also discussed the introduction of “soot piet ‘faces painted with black soot streaks. Photo: Reuters / Rose Koole
The national Sinterklaasintocht Gouda this year some cheese and treacle pieten shadowing. They are made with a checkered pattern. Respectively yellow face paint and That, Mayor Milo Schoenmaker (VVD) disclosed.
According to the mayor, the entry on 15 November a traditional entry with Gouda edge. ‘Shoemaker has given much consulted with residents of Gouda over the appearance that Black Piet had to have. He noted that many people were in favor of a traditional Zwarte Piet, but others just did want to change.
Shoemaker:
“I find it as mayor important that the views of people who otherwise look heard, even if they are in the minority. Together with the city I’ve been looking for a balance that fits in the Gouda traditions and reflects the different views. “
No more black, but dark brown
The majority Black Petes flour that will open during the televised entry are dark brown faces painted, without big lips or earrings. Several years ago, the appearance of Zwarte Piet has already changed. Gouda does not change nothing on.
The South Holland city following the announcement of the new pieten the example of Amsterdam. As announced Mayor Eberhard van der Laan earlier this week that the helpers during the entry only “soot sweep ‘in the face will have not completely black faces painted.
Well heritage but not advertising
The public debate on this year’s Zwarte Piet has major consequences. The Centre for Popular Culture and Intangible Heritage (VIE) wants to St. Nicholas on the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory sites, making the feast a political case (€) has become. Albert Heijn and HEMA decided Zwarte Piet properly remove. Their advertising
At the same time like most municipalities do not tamper with Zwarte Piet, according to research by NRC Handelsblad. Only a small number of municipalities is planning to apply. Appearance Zwarte Piet dramatically Furthermore, he remains generally dark with wig and painted lips
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