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A documentary centering on Indigenous tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od and the Philippines' traditional tattoo culture is finally ...
The documentary "Treasure of the Rice Terraces" by Filipino Canadian filmmaker Kent Donguines will be premiering in October at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
BUSCALAN, PHILIPPINES • Whang-Od, 107, has witnessed more than a century of change in her remote village in the Philippine northern hills. But the greatest changes have come because of ...
In the remote mountains of the Philippines, Whang-Od — often called the last and oldest living mambabatok — continues the centuries-old practice of Kalinga tattooing. What begins as a travel vlog ...
Travel Meet Whang Od Oggay: The Philippines' oldest tattoo artist Surrounded by lush rice terraces and undulating landscape, the mountain village of Buscalan is home to just 200 or so households.
At 106, Apo Whang-od is the oldest known person practicing batok, a traditional tattooing technique that dates back 1,000 years in the Philippines.
A 3-day tattoo event is making its mark in Panama City Beach. The Tatak International Tattoo Expo is back for its second year ...
Getting a tattoo from 107-year-old Apo Whang-Od Oggay is not just a tourist attraction — it’s a window into Filipino history.
Emman Atienza just had the privilege of meeting and getting tattooed by the legendary Apo Whang Od. On Instagram, the Status ...
The 106-year-old Indigenous tattoo artist becomes the oldest Vogue cover model in history.
Filipino Tattoo artist Jordan Gabriel works with client Jennifer Bedania in the Humble Beginnings Tattoo Studio. Gabriel specializes in black and gray lettering and Filipino tribal tattoos ...
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy is the latest celebrity to get a tattoo from national icon Apo Whang-Od. On his Instagram account, Jo Koy posted photos of him ...