Chinese Tattoo Association seeks to move tattoo image away from criminal stereotype
The China Daily has an article about tattooing in China. Although tattoos have played an important cultural role in China for over 1,000 years, recently, in the 1950s, they began to become associated with crime.
Today groups like the China Association of Tattoo Artists are seeking to reshape that image by improving tattoo safety and guaranteeing artist quality.
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May 23rd, 2006 at 8:24 am
I do not think that tattoo’s are related to crime. You always ahve a minority that ruins it for all people. I’m only 16 and I got a tattoo, and I’m not in a Gang, or part of some crime mob. I think people just need to wake up. Getting INK is a very bold way of expression. I love it, and can’t wait to get my next one!
June 13th, 2006 at 7:54 pm
I have a chinese symbol for family on my rite upper wrist.No one has ever asked me was i in a gang or a criminal for having it. I got 6 now and i got them all within 1 year and only 2 are visible. I have yet to be called a criminal, but i have been looked at for being white and having a chinese tattoo. People have to realise that tattoos are a part of peoples life, weather they like it or not.My parents hate tattoos but they accept the fact that i have them and they are apart of my life.
June 18th, 2006 at 9:17 pm
this is so coolio.
August 12th, 2006 at 3:37 pm
I lived in Shanghai China for a brief period when my company relocated there in the fall of ‘03. I searched endlessly for a tattoo parlor as I wanted to add some new ink to my body to have something to remind me of my adventures while living there. Unfortunately I was unable to find a shop there.
I also have a rather larger piece on my leg which is visible when I wear shorts. Of course, it was miserably hot and humid while I was there. I got looks from most of the locals as though I was a criminal (a far cry from the truth). It’s nice to hear the younger generations are doing something to remove the stereotype associated with body art.