Zwarte Piet

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf character
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Sinterklaas
gift giving
gptkbp:celebratedIn gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:celebrates Christmas season
gptkbp:controversy racism
gptkbp:criticism cultural appropriation
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Dutch_folklore
gptkbp:depicts colorful clothing
blackface character
gptkbp:has over the years
gptkbp:hasEquipment into various forms
gptkbp:hasLegalStatus in some municipalities
gptkbp:hasTheme subject of protests
gptkbp:hasVariants different regions
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 16th century
varied representations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zwarte Piet
gptkbp:influencedBy colonial history
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Sinterklaas
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith joy and laughter
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor children
Dutch_culture
gptkbp:isConsidered a beloved character
controversial figure
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor perpetuating stereotypes
gptkbp:isDedicatedTo in media
gptkbp:isLinkedTo historical narratives
Dutch_identity
gptkbp:isOftenMadeWith activists
sweets
lack of diversity
a sack of gifts
a mischievous figure
gptkbp:isOftenUsedIn children's literature
gptkbp:isPartOf cultural heritage
holiday celebrations
cultural discussions
Dutch Christmas traditions
Sinterklaas_festivities
gptkbp:isPortrayedAs jolly character
gptkbp:isRepresentedIn parades
various organizations
art and media
gptkbp:isSubjectTo public opinion
gptkbp:originatesFrom gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:portrayedBy curly hair
gptkbp:role gptkb:helper_of_Sinterklaas
gptkbp:symbolizes holiday spirit
gptkbp:traditions portrayed by white actors