Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga (A Road To Apo Whang-Od)
Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga (The Place of Apo Whang-Od) Whang-Od Oggay also known as Maria Oggay , is a Filipina tattoo artist from Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the “last” and oldest mambabatok ( traditional Kalinga tattooist ) and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group. She was born February 17, 1917 (age 103) She has been tattooing headhunters and women of the indigenous people of Butbut in Buscalan, Kalinga since she was 15-year-old, but the Butbut warriors who used to earn tattoos through protecting villages or killing enemies no longer exist. Despite that, Whang-od continuous to apply her traditional art form to tourist visiting Buscalan. “An eye for an eye. A life for a life vengeance is a way of life for Kalinga People” HOW TO GET THERE (via TUGUEGARAO) *I recommend you to visit Buscalan during Dry Season* Tuguegarao to Tabuk Approximately 1hr and 20mins (53KM) Fare: 11