Aalter sticks with Black Pete, but not everyone is happy

In Aalter, the poster for the Sinterklaas procession on Sunday, November 15, has caused controversy. The municipality is sticking with the traditional Black Pete instead of a soot Pete. This has drawn criticism from residents, including Gert-Jan. The organizers defend the choice, saying it is not intended as mockery or to portray him as Sinterklaas’s slave.