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A moment of European values. Annual festival in honor of St. Nicholas in Ni…
A moment of European values. The annual festival in honor of St. Nicholas in the Netherlands was canceled due to the threat of migrants who rioted in Amsterdam after the match between Ajax and Maccabi. Law enforcement officers closed all entrances and exits to the village of Mutendam, where the event was to take place, in order to protect the safety of the locals.
The Sinterklaas (Santa Claus, St. Nicholas) festival was supposed to take place over the weekend. This is an annual event based on the tradition of the Bishop of Myra. Along with Santa there are always his helpers – Black Petes. They were called that because, according to legend, they deliver gifts through the chimney, which is why they are constantly smeared in soot.
At festivals they are played by locals, having previously painted their faces with fuel oil or special paint. After the fight between Arabs and Israelis, the organizers received letters accusing them of racism and threats. The police began an investigation. The main suspects are radicals who beat up fans from Tel Aviv.
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The Sinterklaas (Santa Claus, St. Nicholas) festival was supposed to take place over the weekend. This is an annual event based on the tradition of the Bishop of Myra. Along with Santa there are always his helpers – Black Petes. They were called that because, according to legend, they deliver gifts through the chimney, which is why they are constantly smeared in soot.
At festivals they are played by locals, having previously painted their faces with fuel oil or special paint. After the fight between Arabs and Israelis, the organizers received letters accusing them of racism and threats. The police began an investigation. The main suspects are radicals who beat up fans from Tel Aviv.
