In the broadcasts of RTL during the coming sinterklaasseizoen will Zwarte Piet not seen. The management board of RTL opts for the Schoorsteenpiet, that only black smears on his face.
According to the media company fits Zwarte Piet is no longer in the spirit of the time. A part of the Dutch people think the concept is discriminatory, others say that it is an innocent tradition.
In a press statement says RTL to have an understanding of both points of view, “but in this discussion would not be about equal, but about understanding each other”.
The Schoorsteenpiet, that has been around since 2014 makes its appearance in the city of Amsterdam, according to RTL is an excellent alternative. “It is a Piet that is true to the Dutch tradition, and not hurt”, commented a spokesperson on NPO Radio 1. “He is very very faithful to the story.”
The measure was taken after talks with advocates and opponents of Zwarte Piet, under the leadership of minister Asscher of Social Affairs. The parties signed after a statement in which they distance names of each form of threat, violence, polarization and aggression around Christmas. Asscher has let us know that he is happy with the decision of RTL.
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