My Grandfather
September 18, 2009 by Poty · Leave a Comment
It was said that grandparents are more attached to their grandchild than their own child. And it was also proven that Filipino grandsons and granddaughters are more closed to their grandparents than their own parents. This is because Filipino “lolo’s and lola’s” or grandparents are more loving and tolerating. Yes, it is true not only in Philippines but also in other countries.
This tattoo came from Joseph of Fullerton. This is his grandfather’s name. As seen, Filipino grandson really cherished and love their “lolo’s and lola’s.” Need not to say more.
Ink done by Tha Kuya
August 28, 2009 by Poty · Leave a Comment
Another 3 Stars and a Sun with Philippine Island designed by Tha Kuya (which means Big Brother in Filipino). This tattoo is done with ink. For some, it is just a body design but for many who understand its value it is the representation of who they are. They are Filipino and they are proud of it!
For more information about Tha Kuya, you can visit their site at http://www.thakuya.com.
Poly-pino
July 6, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment
Jesse (Southern Cailfornia)
by Tiki Tattoo in Lacey, WA
Are we really related?
If you go online and use the words Filipino and Polynesian as keywords, you’ll actually find out that Filipinos are being questioned as to whether have Polynesian lineage as well since we have the same resemblance. Some say we are and others say there’s no connection at all. A number of blabbermouths argues that we are both.
The truth is, Filipinos are Asians but also geographically located in the Pacific Ocean or Oceana (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) in which inhabitants are called Pacific Islanders. And so, since our country lies within the boundaries of Pacific Ocean, did just make us Pacific Islanders or Polynesians? No. Though Philippines is located within the boundaries of Pacific Ocean, it isn’t a part of Oceania. Polynesia is polys or many and nesos or island and not many Asians just like some of us believe.
Pre-Pinoy Pride
June 3, 2009 by Christian · 1 Comment
Noel F. (Manama, Bahrain)
Pinoy Pride by SpillN-ink Tattoos
“The design was originally for my right forearm. One day, a Fil-Am asked me that he wanted a tat to represent his roots. I showed him the sketch and there it was.”
No it’s not the grouper fish. It’s the great Lapu-Lapu, then king of Mactan, whom you can see in the middle.
Regarded as the first Filipino hero, Lapu-Lapu is the first native who resisted Spanish colonization by Spanish soldiers when its leader—ironically, a Portuguese—Ferdinand Magellan set foot to the Philippine Islands year 1521. Though the Muslim chieftain was killed along with his men during the Battle of Mactan, he will always be remembered as a hero.
Having sad those, Lapu-Lapu can be seen as a central figure in the official seal of the Philippine National Police. His figure was also use in one of the now-defunct one centavo coins. A type of grouper fish which can only be found in the country is named after him. Believe it or not, but an alcoholic drink was also named in his honor.
So when you say Lapu-Lapu, it isn’t only the fish. He’s a hero worthy of admiration.
Three Stars and A Balla
May 6, 2009 by Christian · 1 Comment
Wilson (Red Deer Ab, Canada)
The sun and the three stars tribal tattoo with a basketball
by Pleasure N’ Pain
It isn’t Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao neither the Pinoy rap icon Francis Magalona’s contribution to the local scene that the insignia three stars and a sun represents. It’s the juncture of Filipinos’ approaches to nationalism. Yes, the height of popularity of this insignia was the Master Rapper’s death, but one can just simply translate its now-reputation into, “hey, I am a proud Filipino.”
English are very much involved with football. Americans has soccer. Brazilians enjoy volleyball. Filipinos’ passion for sport lies in basketball. One can find basketball courts in every street corner flooded with aficionados either playing or watching.
The sport equestrian and the red dragon from Wales’ flag don’t look good together. Thanks to the artist that the idea of the tattoo above was resembled adeptly.
