World's oldest tattooist gives traditional inking to tourist in the Philippines
Published date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:36:46 +0700The world's oldest traditional tattoo artist inked a tourist using a centuries-old technique in the Philippines.
Footage shows 109-year-old Apo Whang-Od meticulously tattooing the back of the Japanese holidaymaker' back as he sits patiently on the ground in Buscalan Village, Kalinga, on July 11.
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Kalinga, Philippines |
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11/07/2026 |
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ViralPress/Mateo |
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VRP181251 |
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Duration: 00:47 |
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Rating: Social safe |
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