Reported 6 months ago
In a personal account, a 30-year-old Samoan woman highlights the deep cultural significance of traditional Polynesian tattoos like the Samoan pe'a and malu, emphasizing the pain, honor, and communal support involved in the tattooing process. She expresses discomfort with non-Polynesians appropriating these sacred cultural symbols and traditions, stressing the need for respect and understanding of the cultural context behind these ancient practices.
Source: YAHOO