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Discover: The Traditional Tattoo Art of Batok
2026-05-02 14:00:00 2026-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Discover: The Traditional Tattoo Art of Batok Learn about the fascinating world of Batok! Batok is the Filipino Kalinga tribe’s ancient way of tattooing. To tattoo in Batok style, artists use Austronesian tools – the hafted needle and mallet. A staff member will lead participants in a presentation detailing the fascinating art form. Accokeek - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, May 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 14:00:00 2026-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Discover: The Traditional Tattoo Art of Batok Learn about the fascinating world of Batok! Batok is the Filipino Kalinga tribe’s ancient way of tattooing. To tattoo in Batok style, artists use Austronesian tools – the hafted needle and mallet. A staff member will lead participants in a presentation detailing the fascinating art form. Accokeek - Large Meeting Room

Accokeek

Large Meeting Room

Learn about the fascinating world of Batok! Batok is the Filipino Kalinga tribe’s ancient way of tattooing. To tattoo in Batok style, artists use Austronesian tools – the hafted needle and mallet. A staff member will lead participants in a presentation detailing the fascinating art form.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Asian Pacific American Heritage |

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