Preserving traditional tattooing, the inspiring Apo Whang-Od way
Preserving traditional tattooing, the inspiring Apo Whang-Od way
Feb 16, 2024
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly receives Maria ‘Whang-od’ Oggay, the only remaining ‘Mambabatok’ or master tattooist of ‘batek’ – the folk skin inscriptions of Kalinga – in an audience at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace on February 14, 2024. In their meeting, the President lauds the world-famous Whang-od for her craftsmanship and conveys his congratulations for the well-deserved Presidential Medal of Merit that he will be conferring on the Filipina centenarian. Accompanied by her fam
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly receives Maria ‘Whang-od’ Oggay, the only remaining ‘Mambabatok’ or master tattooist of ‘batek’ – the folk skin inscriptions of Kalinga – in an audience at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace on February 14, 2024. In their meeting, the President lauds the world-famous Whang-od for her craftsmanship and conveys his congratulations for the well-deserved Presidential Medal of Merit that he will be conferring on the Filipina centenarian. Accompanied by her fam
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The Legend Apo Whang-od Whang-od Oggay, also known as Maria Oggay, is a tattoo artist from the village of Buscalan within Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group. Whos next? Just pm for schedule 🙏🏼 Located 10xkarmaink 68bukidnon st. Brgy Ramon magsaysay Quezon City #pacientinkztattoo #10xkarmaink #solarboy | Pacient Inkz Tattoo
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The Legend Apo Whang-od Whang-od Oggay, also known as Maria Oggay, is a tattoo artist from the village of Buscalan within Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group. Whos next? Just pm for schedule 🙏🏼 Located 10xkarmaink 68bukidnon st. Brgy Ramon magsaysay Quezon City #pacientinkztattoo #10xkarmaink #solarboy | Pacient Inkz Tattoo
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Whang-od Oggay: The Last Mambabatok and Keeper of Kalinga Tattoo Traditions #WhangOd #Mambabatok #KalingaTattoo #TraditionalTattoo #PhilippineCulture #IndigenousArt #CulturalHeritage #TattooArt #FilipinoTraditions #Buscalan @@followers@@topfans | SagaSphere
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Whang-od Oggay: The Last Mambabatok and Keeper of Kalinga Tattoo Traditions #WhangOd #Mambabatok #KalingaTattoo #TraditionalTattoo #PhilippineCulture #IndigenousArt #CulturalHeritage #TattooArt #FilipinoTraditions #Buscalan @@followers@@topfans | SagaSphere
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♥️THE LEGENDARY APO WHANG-OD😲🥰 Whang-od Oggay, also known as Maria Oggay, is a tattoo artist from the village of Buscalan within Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group. 📷09-12 #ApoWhangOdTattoo #tattooartist #oldesttattooartist #ProudIgorot #prideofbuscalan | Joan Halip Dalmacio
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♥️THE LEGENDARY APO WHANG-OD😲🥰 Whang-od Oggay, also known as Maria Oggay, is a tattoo artist from the village of Buscalan within Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group. 📷09-12 #ApoWhangOdTattoo #tattooartist #oldesttattooartist #ProudIgorot #prideofbuscalan | Joan Halip Dalmacio
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Meet Whang Od Oggay: The Philippines' oldest tattoo artist http://cnn.it/2C0ysTJ | CNN
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Meet Whang Od Oggay: The Philippines' oldest tattoo artist http://cnn.it/2C0ysTJ | CNN
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Apo Whang-Od Oggay: The Last Mambabatok of the Philippines
Apo Whang-Od Oggay: The Last Mambabatok of the Philippines
Mar 31, 2019
breakingasia.com
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From the heart of the Philippines, Whang-od Oggay is the last of her kind—an embodiment of Kalinga's rich tattoo tradition. Whang-od is a renowned tattoo artist from the Butbut tribe in the Philippines. She is often referred to as the "last" and oldest mambabatok, a traditional Kalinga tattooist. Whang-od practices a traditional tattooing technique called pambabatok, using a thorn and ink made from soot. This method has been passed down through generations in her tribe. The tattoos she creates o
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Whang-od. Whang-od also known as Maria Oggay, is a Filipina tattoo artist from Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok (traditional Kalinga tattooist) and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group. #KapampanganBackpackers #JustGo #KBexperience #SeeTheWorld | Kapampangan Backpackers
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"Meet Whang-od Oggay, the last of the Kalinga mambabatok, whose ancient art is etched not just on skin, but in history. 🇵🇭 A true Filipina icon!" - #WhangOd ​ - #Mambabatok ​ - #KalingaTattoo ​ - #Philippines ​ - #IndigenousArt ​ - #LivingLegend ​ - #CulturalHeritage ​ - #FilipinaIcon ​ - #ButbutTribe ​ - #TravelPhilippines | FACTSZERO
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Whang-od Oggay is known as the last mambabatok (Kalinga tattooist) from the tribe of Butbut in Buscalan, Kalinga. She has been tattooing for the past 80 years — including head hunters of the indigenous tribe, at the beginning of her long career.🇵🇭 #ofwreels #fbreels #fbreelsvideo #reelsvideo #reelsfb #reelsviral #ofwlife #WhangOd | Joyce Gutierrez
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Today, on International Women’s Day, I honor Apo Maria “Whang-Od” Oggay! She symbolizes the strength and beauty of the Filipina spirit. #internationalwomensday2024 #womensdaycake #fondant #WhangOd #cake #armybaker #womensday2024 #PS: sorry nasunburn si Whang Od, hindi pa ako ganon kafamiliar sa paggamit ng food color. | Commander Nene
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Tattoo artist Whang-Od conferred Presidential Medal of Merit
Feb 13, 2024
inquirer.net
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Ginawaran ni Pang. Marcos ng Presidential Medal of Merit si Kalinga tattoo artist Whang-Od Oggay. BASAHIN: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/14/whang-od-earns-presidential-medal-of-merit-for-impact-on-filipino-culture-and-craft-1737 | TV Patrol
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103-Year-Old Filipina Tattoo Artist is the Last One of Traditional Kalinga Style
Jul 7, 2020
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A look at Nas Daily’s alleged ‘exploitation’ of Whang-Od and why it’s considered an ‘encroachment’ of our cultural heritage
Aug 10, 2021
philstarlife.com
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President Bongbong Marcos awards famed indigenous tattoo artist Maria ‘Whang-od’ Oggay with the Presidential Medal of Merit, calling her an “enabler of unity.” | 🎥 : MCA Pool Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1904351/fwd-marcos-on-whang-od | INQUIRER.net
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The Story of Whang-Od: The 108-Year-Old Tattoo Artist - TEYXO Style
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Whang-od Oggay February 17, 1917 (age 108) Tinglayan, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Philippine Islands. -Last and oldest practitioner of Kalinga tattooing -Oldest person on the cover of Vogue -Presidential Medal of Merit (Philippines) - Palow me, inform me, palow u.🤜🤛 #ApoWhangOd #tattooartist #tattooideas #fbreels #fbyシvideo #funnyreels #funnymemesMinsan #fbreels #fbreelsvideo #fbreelsadsonreelsmonetization #indian #fbreelsadstreams #fbreelsbonusprogram #fbreelsbonuses #fbreelscontest #fbreelsc
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I got my first tattoo from the incredible 107-year-old Apo Whang-Od, the oldest tattoo artist in the world! This unforgettable trip to the Philippines dives into the rich tradition of Kalinga tattoos. You don't want to miss this.Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay, is a living legend and the last traditional Kalinga tattoo artist (mambabatok) of her generation. Born in 1917 in the mountain village of Buscalan, she began tattooing at the age of 15, learning the art from her father. For over 9
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Mình đã may mắn được cụ Whang Od Oggay xăm cho, cách xăm kiểu này làm mình liên tưởng tới tục xăm mình của triều đại nhà Trần #lekhagiap | Lê Khả Giáp
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107 na, pero nananatili paring Kamangha-mangha ✨🦅 Kalinangan 🤎 ᜃᜎᜒᜈᜅᜈ᜔ Whang-od Oggay born February 17, 1917, also known as Maria Oggay, is a tattoo artist from the village of Buscalan within Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok (traditional Kalinga tattooist) and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group.This international cultural icon graced the cover of Vogue Magazine making her the magazine’s oldest cover model a
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Thưởng thức bữa ăn truyền thống khi tá túc tại làng của bà Whang Od Oggay #lekhagiap | Lê Khả Giáp
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Marked by tradition, inked by legend 🖤Got my tattoo from Apo Whang-Od herself 🇵🇭
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Spain Called Tattooed Filipinos Savages—Those Tattoos Were Battle Records Spanish accounts described Visayan warriors as “Pintados” for their tattoos. Those markings represented status, protection, and earned honor. The tradition survives today through Kalinga mambabatok Whang-Od Oggay. Filipino memory code Filipino history Philippine history Untold Filipino history Bolo knife Philippines Filipino itak sundang Pintados history Visayan warrior tattoos Precolonial Philippines tattoos Mambabatok tr
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Experience Traditional Tattooing with Apo Whang-Od
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Sino si Apo Whang-od Oggay, Tara't kilalanin natin!!🔥 #tattooartist #tattoodesign #tattoo #tattoolife #tattooideas #tattooart
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Apo Wang-od (Maria Oggay) a 106 years old Filipina Tattoo Artist from Buscalan, Tinglayan Kalinga Philippines often described as the last and the oldest Mambabatok (Traditional Kalinga Tattooist). Sabi ko noon hinding hindi ako mag pa tattoo, pero noon pa yon😀 syempre nung time na sarado pa utak ko 😂… Magpapa Tattoo lang ako pero dapat si Apo Wang-od ang pinaka unang mag Tattoo sakin ⚫⚫⚫ So last year nag plano kmi na mag travel pa Buscalan this May 2023 😀 at ito na nga! we travelled all the w
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Apo Whang-Od Oggay: The Last Mambabatok of the Philippines #herinkstattoostudio #femaletattooartist #gensantattooartist #gensanfemaleartist #apowhangod
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Matanglawin: Finn Snow gets his tattoo from Apo Whang-Od
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