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ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 17 : Security forces intervene anti racist protestors and opposing group during a demonstration against the racist nature of traditional figure Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) in Rotterdam, Netherlands on November 17, 2018. The traditional character Black Pete or Zwarte Piet is Saint Nicolas' companion during the Sinterklaas festival (Saint Nicolas), celebrated on the evening of 05 December, and has become the subject of much controversy in recent years as some people consider this tradition racist. (Photo by Abdullah Asiran/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 17 :  Security forces intervene anti racist protestors and opposing group during a demonstration against the racist nature of traditional figure Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) in Rotterdam, Netherlands on November 17, 2018. The traditional character Black Pete or Zwarte Piet is Saint Nicolas' companion during the Sinterklaas festival (Saint Nicolas), celebrated on the evening of 05 December, and has become the subject of much controversy in recent years as some people consider this tradition racist. (Photo by Abdullah Asiran/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)