Whang-Od: The Last True Tattoo Artist | Short Film
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates a journey to the mountains of Colin, where an elderly woman is the last practitioner of a traditional tattooing art form that was once prevalent but has declined with modernization and Christianity. The narrator seeks to preserve their cultural heritage by getting a tattoo from her. The village's strategic location for defense and agriculture is highlighted, as is the woman's age, estimated between 90 to 100 years old. The tattooing process, using a citrus thorn and charcoal ink, is described as painful and prone to infection. The script also touches on the impact of tourism, both positive and negative, on the village's culture and the efforts to balance modernization with cultural preservation.
Takeaways
- 🏞️ The speaker grew up in a mountainous region where traditional tattoos were common but have since declined due to the influence of Christianity and modernization.
- 👵 There is a respected elder woman who is considered the last practitioner of the traditional tattoo art in the community.
- 🔗 The speaker wishes to get a tattoo from her to preserve a piece of their cultural heritage, which they perceive as dying.
- ⛰️ The village is strategically located on a mountaintop for defense against enemy attacks and to oversee the surrounding landscape, including rice fields.
- 🎨 The village is known for its headhunting culture, which is now part of their historical past.
- 👵 The elderly tattoo artist is estimated to be between 90 to 100 years old, highlighting her status as a living link to the past.
- 🌿 The tattooing process involves using a citrus thorn and charcoal ink, which is a traditional method that can lead to infection as the skin reacts to the foreign material.
- 😖 The tattooing experience is described as painful, with the artist applying more pressure when the recipient shows signs of pain.
- 🗡️ The design of the tattoo is not chosen by the recipient but is given by the artist, symbolizing specific cultural meanings, such as warrior status.
- 🌐 The village has experienced an increase in tourism, which has both positive and negative impacts on the community and its traditions.
- 🏞️ There is a focus on preserving the traditional culture, including tattooing and agriculture, amidst the challenges of modernization and tourism.
Q & A
What is the significance of tattoos in the culture of the mountain elders mentioned in the script?
-Tattoos are considered a vital part of the cultural heritage, with the last known practitioner being a woman who is believed to be the last one carrying on the tradition.
How has the advent of Christianity and modernization impacted the tattooing culture in the mountains?
-The influence of Christianity and modernization has led to a decline in the practice of tattooing, as it was once a common practice among the elders but has since died down.
What is the geographical significance of the village's location as described in the script?
-The village is strategically located on top of a mountain, allowing for visibility of enemy attacks and access to necessary resources like rice fields, while also providing safety from potential attacks.
What is the approximate age of the last tattoo artist mentioned in the script?
-The exact age is uncertain due to the lack of a birth certificate, but it is estimated to be between ninety to a hundred years old based on records from one of her sisters.
What materials does the tattoo artist use for her ink and needle?
-The artist uses a citrus thorn as a needle and charcoal mixed with water as ink for her tattooing process.
What is the expected reaction to pain during the tattooing process according to the script?
-It is suggested that showing pain might lead the tattoo artist to apply the needle harder, so it is advised to maintain a straight face and not show pain.
What does the tattoo design signify in the culture, and can anyone choose their own design?
-The tattoo design holds significant cultural meaning, and it is not up to the individual to choose their design; the artist typically decides what design to give.
What is the impact of tourism on the village as described in the script?
-Tourism has both positive and negative impacts. While it can lead to increased interest in preserving traditional culture, it also brings issues like uncontrolled influx, trash, and consumption.
How does the script suggest the village should handle the influx of tourists?
-The script suggests that the village should find ways to accommodate guests responsibly, manage trash, and educate tourists on respecting the local culture and traditions.
What is the script's perspective on the balance between modernization and cultural preservation?
-The script emphasizes the importance of using tourism as a means to preserve culture, such as tattooing and agriculture, while acknowledging that modernization is inevitable.
Outlines
🌄 Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Tattooing
The speaker reminisces about the traditional tattooing practices in their mountainous hometown, which have declined with the advent of Christianity and modernization. They express a desire to get a tattoo from the last known practitioner of this ancient art form, a woman who is believed to be between 90 to 100 years old, to preserve a piece of their culture. The village's strategic location for defense and agriculture is mentioned, along with the headhunting culture that was once prevalent in the area. The speaker also discusses the process of getting a tattoo, which is described as painful and prone to infection due to the use of citrus thorns and charcoal ink.
🎨 The Art of Traditional Tattooing
The paragraph delves into the tattooing process, which involves using a citrus thorn as a needle and charcoal mixed with water as ink. The tattoo artist, who is part of the Linnea community, performs the tattooing by pushing the charcoal into the skin, a process that is intentionally allowed to get infected as the body tries to reject the foreign material. The speaker describes the experience of getting a tattoo from the artist, noting that showing pain can lead to harder strikes from the tattooist. The artist is selective about the designs she gives, and the speaker had to persuade her to do a warrior tattoo, which is significant in their culture but not typically given to everyone due to its association with honor.
🏞️ Balancing Tourism and Cultural Preservation
The final paragraph discusses the impact of tourism on the village, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects. The influx of tourists has brought about issues such as trash and overconsumption, but it has also sparked an interest in preserving traditional culture, including tattooing and agricultural practices. The speaker has been involved in helping the village manage tourism in a way that respects the local culture and benefits the community. They emphasize the importance of using tourism as a tool for cultural preservation rather than letting modernization erode the village's heritage. The paragraph also touches on the village's response to increased attention and the speaker's personal pride in contributing to the preservation efforts.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Tattoo
💡Christianity
💡Modernization
💡Cultural Preservation
💡Headhunting Culture
💡Tribes
💡Charcoal
💡Infection
💡Tourism
💡Manifesto
💡Preservation of Culture
Highlights
The tradition of tattooing in the mountains is dying out with the influence of Christianity and modernization.
An elderly woman is recognized as the last practitioner of the traditional tattoo art, preserving a piece of cultural heritage.
The village's strategic location on a mountain top allowed for defense against enemy attacks and proximity to essential resources like rice fields.
The village is known for its headhunting culture, which is now carried on through the art of tattooing.
The elderly tattoo artist's age is estimated to be between ninety to a hundred years old, reflecting a lack of formal records in the community.
The tattooing process involves using a citrus thorn and charcoal ink, which can lead to infections as the skin reacts to the foreign material.
The tattooing process is described as painful, with the artist applying more pressure when the recipient shows signs of pain.
The design of the tattoo is not chosen by the recipient but is given by the artist, reflecting the cultural significance and meaning behind each design.
The full warrior tattoo is reserved for those who have earned honor, reflecting the cultural values and traditions of the community.
The influx of tourism brings both positive and negative impacts, with concerns about environmental and cultural preservation.
Efforts are being made to manage tourism in a way that respects the local culture and contributes to its preservation.
The community is encouraged to use tourism as a means to preserve their culture, such as traditional tattooing and agricultural practices.
The importance of preserving cultural practices like tattooing is emphasized, even as modernization and development continue.
The documentary highlights the balance between embracing modernization and preserving the cultural heritage of the community.
The village's response to tourism and its impact on their culture is a central theme, with a focus on sustainable practices.
The documentary provides a glimpse into the life and work of the last traditional tattoo artist, offering a unique cultural experience.
The community's approach to handling tourism is discussed, with an emphasis on education and respect for their traditions.
Transcripts
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growing up in the mountains you still
see the elders with tattoos
and you hear this that they all used to
have it but then when Christianity and
modernization came died down and there
is this one woman who
you know everyone knows that she is the
last one she's the last one who gives
you this this amazing art I want to get
this tattoo just to make sure that I
have the last piece of my culture I
suppose it's a dying culture and you
know one would would like for the last
10 15 years is being recognized as one
of the last artists true artists who
still carries the tradition beuse colin
is located on top of a mountain like
most of this village this old ancient
village they're tactically place where
they can see enemy attacks and also the
landscape they need to have you know the
rice field around them but at the same
time they need to be safe from attacks
as I say they're their warring tribes so
you have to track their
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they're famous for like the you know the
last one to really carry this
headhunting culture the whole adventure
of you know getting there it's also like
almost a pilgrimage to see her
and how old is she they really don't
have a birth certificate there there's
some group that figure out how old she
is by calculating her one of our sisters
got like a record of when she when she
was born so they just based it on that
and they say between ninety to a hundred
so yeah it's not really clear here
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she uses a citrus thorn and she put this
citrus thorn on in on the top of a stick
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and she uses charcoal for the ink this
charcoal and water then they human can
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Linnea community and that's when you you
know she does her work it's kind of
pushing in this charcoal inside your
skin and the process as well is
infection because you know the whole
process is the whole idea of it's gonna
get infected because your skin is gonna
reject that if that object that that
charcoal out and yeah you just have to
go through it and what's it like getting
a taxi from her is it painful
well at first everyone is saying you
have to be you know you have to make
sure that you don't so pain because the
more you show pain she kind of like that
makes it a little bit more you know
harder hits the it's a needle harder so
at first we when I feel when I feel that
in she's hitting it harder when you're
in pain and that's China when you guys
happy to take it and put on this you
face like a straight face did you choose
your designer did she she only she gives
you the design I had to persuade her to
give me the whole warrior tattoo
for her she said you can't have the full
one because a warrior for two means
honor and what do you have
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went to Goose Collin maybe ten years ago
I've already seen the start you know the
start of like people visiting once a
week or they have a guest from Manila or
the two artists that have heard of a fun
load and then a few years later you know
articles documentaries exposed to the
village and then you get this influx of
tourism there's good and bad thing about
this the bad side is you know the
uncontrolled influx of tourism so that
means trash more consumption of what
they have bringing in things to really
satisfy the needs of people visiting
what we did is to help them figure out
like how they will accommodate their
guests the trash and also maybe giving
them a manifesto for people that is
visiting the place or like how to
respect the culture how to make sure
that they don't really disturb much of
the village and helping helping them to
do this is for me
also it gives me a little bit of pride
that I am contributing the good thing is
they've really showed interest in
preserving the traditional Mambo bottle
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doing so you know well now I think
tourism can give them this whole idea of
like okay let's preserve this culture
let's make sure that everyone benefits
from tourism and you know it's just
gonna grow you know you can't stop
modernization or development it's the
local that wants it so I hope really
that they should use tourism to more and
preserving their culture west-allen will
modernize no matter what but it's the
preservation of culture that is
important which is the tattooing in the
the agriculture
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coming and filming my welcome Maggie did
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