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This Sunday 6/7/20 11AM Pacific US time on the @phinspain FB page ・・・ Our first Sunday webinar will be happening this weekend! Tune in as we talk to the experts on Philippine Tattooing Traditions, @lanewilcken @kristian.kabuay @atawu_tattoo_tradition @maharlika.handpoke. As we’re commemorating the 500th Year of Spanish Arrival in the Philippines next year, we hope to encourage discussions on many aspects of this event, including pre-colonization Philippines and our pre-Hispanic identity. #Kalayaan2020 #NewNormal #MesFilipino2020 #PHinSpain #batok #handtappedtattoo #filipinotattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGT5ujjtdm/?igshid=1ofswyrxn0lqh

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So much to unpack from last night's unKonference v3: Batok Talks with @lanewilcken. So much great feedback across Zoom, IG and FB. Salamat for everyone attending. At the 3rd hour, we still had around 90 people that stuck around for the Q&A. Kapwa from all around the world represented. If you missed it, @nataliawanders @lanewilcken and I launched @headhunterheritage. More details soon. Stay tuned for the next unKonference that will feature short films! Also, salamat to those that purchased apparel, art, books and donated to help keep us afloat. This is something we'll definitely continue once this passes. #unkonference #batok #handtappedtattoo #tattoos #philippines #filam (at SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-3NLXAjLTz/?igshid=1gihq8ulx5jcp

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Some of the Batok tools I've made over the past year with the guidance of @lanewilcken. Before touching anyone, they've drawn my own blood first. Salamat to our cousins in Samoa and Hawaii for helping us remember how to create these again. According to Whang Od, these are the same tools that were used on her back when she was a young woman. Now after nearly 100 years, the singing of these tools are being practiced in the motherland by Piper Abas of Cebu @atawu_tattoo_tradition. Traditional hand-tapped tattoos will rise again in the Philippines with discipline, education, compassion and decolonization. This means in application, in context, and with intention. You get Batok to be included, not to stand out. We will change that mindset. Batok, Patik, Tatak, etc means bone or thorn tools. No metal. #handtappedtattoo #batok #tattoos #philippines #whangod (at SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nl9lwDMNw/?igshid=qor9cefdiod0

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Inside this package is my blood from a recent Batok (traditional preFilipino tattoo) ceremony. It's not only my blood but the blood of my ancestors. The blood will eventually be buried and be one with the earth. The pattern on my wrist represents protection and the unseen ancestors. It's a reminder when I use my hands for cultural work, that there's a deeper connection. Batok by @lanewilcken. In November, we'll be taking our practice to Samoa to pay our respects to the Suluape family. Please see the link in my bio to learn more about our journey and how you can donate. Salamat #batok #tattoo #handtappedtattoo #filipinotattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/B3BXaGkDJL3/?igshid=wub6x2we155y

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For those who want more Batok Talk, The Modern Mambabatok film by Kayla Sotomil will be screening at unKonference v4: Short Film Festival. 4/18 6PM PT via Zoom at unKonference.org. Login early as there will be a limit of 100 attendees. The festival will not be recorded. Visit KaylaSotomil.com for more info #handtappedtattoo #batok #filipinodiaspora #filmfestival #unkonference #tattoos #film https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Btj7IDjqB/?igshid=6j6xmys3au3e

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Today 4/10 is unKonference: Batok Talks. Streaming via Zoom 6PM PT (link at unKonference.org). There's a 100 attendee limit. If you can't get in Zoom, I will also stream it on my FB account. Connect with me. Photo from 2019 after working on @geenarocero with @lanewilcken in NYC. #batok #handtappedtattoo #filipinotattoos #tattoos #filam #filipinodiaspora #unkonference https://www.instagram.com/p/B-zh__GDRYB/?igshid=75ofuwwoxudx

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Tomorrow 4/10 6PM PT is unKonference: Batok Talks with @lanewilcken. There will be a short presentation followed by a community discussion. The Zoom link at unKonference.org will be live tomorrow morning. Please try and ask your questions on camera so that we can hear and see you. With our events cancelled, we wanted to still connect with the community. The Colonial virus couldn't kill our culture, this Covid ain't shit. Salamat @lanewilcken @nataliawanders @kimatspeaks @justamanic #batok #unkonference #filipinotattoo #handtappedtattoo #tattoos https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w-m0Gjsqf/?igshid=n4xx8pmyomh4

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Earlier this year, @lanewilcken and I did a quick interview on Good Morning Hawaii KITV. Pro tip: Always be prepared for questions not on the prep sheet. Look out for #unkonference this Friday 4/10 6PM where we'll talk about tattoos and answer questions for at least 2 hours. See my previous post for info. Link in my bio #batok #handtappedtattoo #culture #filipinodiaspora #philippines #tattoos #kataolivingtraditions (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-qhsDCj0kK/?igshid=1kg7apobmarxa