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Opinions on the offensive nature of Black Pete in the Netherlands 2023
When asked if they felt Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) was an offensive phenomenon in 2023, about ** percent of respondents in the Netherlands said no. Zwarte Piet is the fictional aid of Sinterklaas, a local variation of Santa Claus in the Netherlands and Belgium. Due to his traditional black appearance, it has been publicly discussed in these countries whether Zwarte Piet is a racist phenomenon.
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Hart van Nederland. (November 25, 2023). Share of individuals who find Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) offensive in the Netherlands in 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/789822/opinions-of-racist-nature-of-black-pete-in-the-netherlands/
Hart van Nederland. "Share of individuals who find Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) offensive in the Netherlands in 2023." Chart. November 25, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/789822/opinions-of-racist-nature-of-black-pete-in-the-netherlands/
Hart van Nederland. (2023). Share of individuals who find Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) offensive in the Netherlands in 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/789822/opinions-of-racist-nature-of-black-pete-in-the-netherlands/
Hart van Nederland. "Share of Individuals Who Find Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) Offensive in The Netherlands in 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Nov 2023, /statistics/789822/opinions-of-racist-nature-of-black-pete-in-the-netherlands/
Hart van Nederland, Share of individuals who find Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) offensive in the Netherlands in 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/789822/opinions-of-racist-nature-of-black-pete-in-the-netherlands/ (last visited August 05, 2026)
Share of individuals who find Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) offensive in the Netherlands in 2023 [Graph], Hart van Nederland, November 25, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/789822/opinions-of-racist-nature-of-black-pete-in-the-netherlands/
