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The Old Filipino Tradition of Tribal Tattoos
The Old Filipino Tradition of Tribal Tattoos
Tabuk – An increasing number of younger Filipinos today are getting tattoos (or, in millennial-speak, "getting inked"). Gone are the days when tattoos are largely associated with criminals and lowlifes. In the past, someone with tattoos may be thought of as a gang member or someone who has done prison time. While tattooing has been a part of Filipino life since before the Spanish came, especially among indigenous people, we're currently witnessing a resurgence of this practice.
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Published at 2018-02-25 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Documentary, History
‘Los Pintados’ – Our Philippine Tribal Tattoo History
‘Los Pintados’ – Our Philippine Tribal Tattoo History
Long before the Spanish land grab and unification of all islands under the name ‘Las Islas Filipinas’ (the islands that belong to Philip), there was rich culture, art, commerce, traditions, language, writing systems with localized political units and organized kingdoms.
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Published at 2018-02-08 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, History
Spotlight: Kalinga Tattoo Artist Whang Od
Spotlight: Kalinga Tattoo Artist Whang Od
The Philippines’ fierce Kalinga tribe has just one remaining ‘mambabatok’, or master tattoo artist: Whang Od, who is nearly 100 years old. A visit to her home in the Cordillera mountains is one of the most sought-after tattoo pilgrimages in the world. Read on for more about Whang Od, the Kalingas, and this fast-disappearing tradition of hand-tapped body art.
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Published at 2018-02-06 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Arts, Culture, Documentary, People
15 Crazy Things to Do in the Philippines Before You're 30
15 Crazy Things to Do in the Philippines Before You're 30
It’s never too late to hop on the adventure train, but if you’re yearning for one more great big adventure before officially settling down, head to the Philippine islands. Buckle up for the ride of your life.
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Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Entertainment, Lifestyle
Reviving the Art of Filipino Tribal Tattoos
Reviving the Art of Filipino Tribal Tattoos
The Spanish conquistadors who landed in 1521 dubbed the Philippines the Islands of the Painted Ones after the heavily tattooed locals. Nearly 500 years on, tribal tattooing is almost extinct. Aya Lowe met the islands' last practitioner and those trying to keep the tradition alive.
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Published at 2018-02-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Arts, Culture
A Fish with Strange Tattoo Designs on Its Body Was Found
A Fish with Strange Tattoo Designs on Its Body Was Found
A fish was discovered by the fishermen of Mindanao and found out that there were strange and bizarre tattoos on its body.
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Published at 2017-05-10 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Stories