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We Found An Ancient Tattoo Culture Being Reborn In The Philippines

When Spanish colonists first arrived to the Philippines, they called it the Island of The Painted Men because many Indigenous people were covered in intricate tattoos called Batok. During the colonial era, these tattoos were banned, but now traditional tattoos are making a comeback on the archipelago. Pro surfer Tipi...

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