Amsterdam and people of color

[DString]

I was wondering how the people of Amsterdam feel about people of color. I know there is ignorance everywhere, but how do the locals treat Asians, African, Spanish people. I seen Cannibus Cup videos and there appeared to be an eclectic crowd. Are there places where people of color should avoid? [/b]

[Sir Niall of Essex-sire]

I was wondering how the people of Amsterdam feel about people of color. I know there is ignorance everywhere, but how do the locals treat Asians, African, Spanish people. I seen Cannibus Cup videos and there appeared to be an eclectic crowd. Are there places where people of color should avoid? [/b]

Ive never heard of any issue....Welcome to 2009....however theres idoits everywhere.

[Boner]

Amsterdam is such a multi-cultural society it doesn't matter what colour you are, just relax and enjoy.

[happydaze777]

Amsterdam is the most accepting city I have EVER visited... But saying that, I have witnessed two examples of very blatant and uncomfortable racism, once in a coffeeshop and once in a bar. I have never returned to either of the places but the 'comments' were offered by the locals and backed up by the staff. I find it hard to believe Amsterdam could be more racist than any English or French city at the moment, but I am white so I suppose, how would I really know?

Don’t let it stop you visiting this amazing city. Small minded bigots are everywhere, but decent people are in the majority, I believe… I hope...

[Sombrero]

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[Balou]

I've been several times and have never had any problems. Don't worry and have fun!

[Ingwey Gooblebogger]

However, in Amsterdam, clear people (i.e. those with no colour whatsoever) are held in the highest contempt.

[Max Flower]

You know when it comes to racism, people say: "I don't care if they're black, white, purple or green"... Ooh hold on now: Purple or Green? You gotta draw the line somewhere! To hell with purple people! - Unless they're suffocating - then help'em.

Mitch Hedberg 1968-2005

[Toker70]

If their purple....help them
If their blue......dial 999/112
If their green.....stay as far from them as u can!!

[Kingdoc]

If your green i should worry about the CIA agents worldwide looking out for you ,Or you could just be yellow & stay @ home! & we all know thats no buzz.

[rks0]

I was wondering how the people of Amsterdam feel about people of color. I know there is ignorance everywhere, but how do the locals treat Asians, African, Spanish people. I seen Cannibus Cup videos and there appeared to be an eclectic crowd. Are there places where people of color should avoid? [/b]

I'm of Indian origin and in 17 odd years of visiting, have never encountered any problems at all. I consider Amsterdam to be an international city, in much the same way as say London is.
Im sure there is plenty of racism there, but no more than other places.