Jose Rizal with Philippine Sun
January 29, 2009 by Christian · 3 Comments
Here’s a good looking shoulder tattoo with the American made Filipino hero, Jose Rizal with the Philippine Sun with eight rays. I find this odd for the following reasons:
Jose Rizal was a conformist. He did not want to join the revolution to oust the Spanish. He actually wanted the group of islands named the Philippines to become a province of Spain.
The “Philippine” Sun’s eight rays represent the eight provinces that rebelled against Spain.
Again, is this tattoo representative of the duality of the so-called Filipino, misunderstanding of history, or blind pride? What do you think? Read something I wrote about 10 years ago on this subject after the jump….
Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan
January 22, 2009 by Christian · 2 Comments
One of the best Filipino related tattoos I’ve seen in a long time.
Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro (November 30, 1863 – May 10, 1897) was a Filipino revolutionary leader and one of the main leaders of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He is regarded as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution” and one of the most influential national heroes of his country. A Freemason, Bonifacio was the leading founder of the Katipunan organization which aimed to start an independence movement against Spain.
From Wikipedia
Submitted by Marco and inked by Chris Garcia at Ocean Mystique Tattoos, Virginia
Sabong
January 6, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment
A colorful back piece featuring sabong with Philippine Sun with 3 Stars surrounded by “The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel”.
Inked by Alvin Masaganda of Ink Spirational Art – Quezon City, Philippines
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Tribal with Baybayin
January 5, 2009 by Christian · 13 Comments
Here’s a nice looking tribal shoulder piece with some Baybayin. Looks like DI-LA-DA-SA with a big E/I on the deltoid. Inked by Tha Kuya from San Diego, CA
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Philippine and American Flag
January 3, 2009 by Christian · 5 Comments
One of the most popular Filipino tattoo ideas is showing both sides of the individual. Many of those ordering “Alibata translations” (the proper term is Baybayin) are mestizos and mestizas trying to identify their Filipino half.
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