Still in circulation In the apothecary section, soap marketed as washing black people white sits alongside Zwarte Piet hairclips and bath products still sold on the Dutch high street. ‘Even though I ...

As Dutch people get ready to celebrate Sinterklaas ... he has historically been accompanied by his helper Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). The origin of Zwarte Piet is disputed with some claiming the ...

Back in Chur, one Schmutzli, Roland Conrad, says that Zwarte Piet is different because he is a Moor from Spain, so people would more likely think he was black. When asked where Schmutzli comes ...