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Retro Hong Kong-Style Tattoos Aren’t Just For Gangsters and Mobsters Anymore

2022-11-11 76 Dailymotion

Phoenix and dragon tattoos — you may think they’re just for gangsters in Hong Kong triads, based on classic movies like “Young and Dangerous” and “God of Gamblers.” But these tattoos are gaining popularity among young people too. We speak to Marcus Yuen, a renowned tattoo artist who’s helping to revive this unique style that blends eastern and western features.<br /><br />0:00 What is old school Hong Kong tattoo?<br />02:11 History behind the style<br />03:23 Challenges that Marcus faced<br />05:02 How he works hard to promote it<br /><br />Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Sign up for the GT NEWSLETTER: http://gt4.life/YTnewsletter<br /> <br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about Chinese tattoos: <br /><br />Inking Chinese and Yakuza-Style Tattoos in Conservative China<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFWr3pIEQdE<br /><br />This Artist Inks Watercolor Paintings On You<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih9RougUZg8<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2 <br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2 <br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2 <br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br /><br />Producer: Angie Hon<br />Videographer: Gavin Wong, Justin Chan<br />Editor: Nicholas Ko<br />Mastering: César del Giudice<br /><br />#tattoo #oldschool #hongkong<br /><br />

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