Philippine flag and cross

Marco from Toronto sends in his tattoo of the Philippine flag and cross. Inked by Waycool Tattoos

Filipino tribal tattoo and cross

Here a great shoulder tattoo sent in by RPB from LA. It’s done by the tatak ng apat na alon tribe. What I find interesting is the mixture of “Filipino” tribal and Christianity. Some may say that it shows the confusion of many Filipinos in regards to their culture. While trying to discover and represent our “roots”, we are still living in the colonial mindset. It’s an interesting paradox.

Cross and Philippine Sun

Uploaded by Jon
Meaning & message:
Know Yourself in baybayin. Filipino sun algamated with the traditional Christian icon. Let’s bring it back, family. Know where you come from. Know your history. Quit conforming to the Western way of thought.

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Philippine Sun and Stars

Artist: Alvin

Pamilya

Here’s a great looking Baybayin tattoo of Pamilya (PA-MI-YA) with a rosary. Tattoo by Gene Tesa (who also did my 1st tattoo)

Here it is horizontal