prePhilippine Tattoo Practitioner 

Philippine Gastronomy Advocate 
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Wanderer

For many generations, our islands have practiced indigenous skin marking as a way to honor their ancestors.

It is common for individuals in the diaspora to  yearn for a reconnection to our ancestral ways of living.

​A tattoo ceremony is one of the cultural practices that aids us to educate ourselves about our families, ancestors and lineage.

All the gratitude for making me part of your journey.
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Ready for a Batok Ceremony?

For more resources on batok:

The Modern Mambabatok
Film by Kayla Sotomil

Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern
​by Lane Wilcken
​
Forgotten Children of Maui
​by Lane Wilcken

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