Filipino Identity III
In this particular blog, it focuses mainly on tribal groups in the Philippines. Let me start with the topic that interests me the most, which is tattoos . First of all, I don’t really care what type of tribal tattoos you have if they are based on Filipino themed designs. However, I personally find it somewhat amusing when a Filipino guy uses a fusion of tribal tattoos from Māori, mixed with Samoan and Inuit totem poles, yet proudly represents Filipino heritage. Maybe it’s because I can recognize them. I myself got my first tattoo as a moko on my arm at the age of 22. I have a little regret now and may get it covered. I would prefer a tattoo that is not from another heritage, and instead something closer to my own, such as a modern Filipino tribal tattoo like the one in this image. I must add that moko is a Māori design and these tribes from New Zealand traditionally have it on their face. The older styles look more like they were carved into the skin rather than gently tapped in, which...