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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country s role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
Several hundred participants have gathered at city hall in rainy Amsterdam to take part in the Bigi Spikri, a festive parade commemorating the abolition of slavery. Most of the participants are dressed in traditional, colorful attire. The parade, led by a brass band, started shortly before 11 a.m.