The reason for this is because it violates the body. In fact the literal translation of the chinese words for tattooing, "Ci Shen", is "to puncture the body”. Westerners may find it hard to understand this concept but it is very deep in our culture.
Showing posts with label History of Chinese Character Tattoos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label History of Chinese Character Tattoos. Show all posts
Monday, December 21, 2009
History of Chinese Character Tattoos
The reason for this is because it violates the body. In fact the literal translation of the chinese words for tattooing, "Ci Shen", is "to puncture the body”. Westerners may find it hard to understand this concept but it is very deep in our culture.
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