Opening Up To What He Missed
October 30, 2009 by Poty · 3 Comments
This tattoo has three symbols. The first one is the “Sampaguita” which is the National Flower of the Philippines. Second is the Philippine 3 Stars and a Sun. And lastly are the words “Family Forever” in Ambigram style.
According to Tyler from Boston, MA, he was adopted out of his Filipino family and he is recently opening up to what he had missed.
There was this song with lyrics “babalik ka din” that pertains to those Filipinos who are in abroad. The message is that no matter how far you are you’ll still be back to your homeland.
Same as what’s happening to Tyler right now. Looking back at your homeland is just as good as saluting proudly to what you really are.
My Parents in their Honeymoon
October 7, 2009 by Poty · Leave a Comment
Bernie Rosales of San Jose, California had this tattoo in memory of his parents. His mother died four years ago and his dad past this January. He shared to us that his parents had been divorced for about 14 years when his mother passed. The tattoo is based on the photos of his parents during their honeymoon in Hong Kong way back 1968 when they were still young and in love.
Bernie prayed that may his parents be in peace now.
Spanish-Inspired
June 24, 2009 by Christian · 4 Comments
Jeng (Texas)
3 Stars and the Sun by Monster Tattoo
Mirasol is sight of the sun in English translation. But it can also be a sunflower and even someone else’s last name just like the owner of the tattoo above (now you know his complete name). Having said this, have you ever wondered why most of the Filipino last names are of Spanish origin?
Back then, during the colonial period, Spanish officials were going gaga every tax collection activities since members of the same family did not have the same last name. The father can be a Bonifacio and the son can be a Rizal. So, to make things more organized, Governor General Narciso Claveria issued the Alphabetical Catalogue of Surnames, mainly of Spanish names. It has been said, though not proven, that Filipinos should pick up a name from the catalogue and the rest of the members of their families must bear the same last name.
Family Baybayin hand tattoo
May 22, 2008 by Christian · 4 Comments
Here’s a sweet looking Baybayin hand tattoo of Family (PA-MI-YA). Sent in by Mark E. from the Pinoy Tattoos Myspace page. Send in your photo.
Pamilya
November 14, 2007 by Christian · 5 Comments
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)
