00:00In Thailand, tattoos aren't just art.
00:03They're ancient blessings etched into the skin known as Sak Yan.
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00:20These sacred designs are believed
00:22to protect, empower, and transform.
00:24Rooted in centuries of Thai and Khmer tradition,
00:27Sak Yan tattoos are hand-etched by monks or atans using metal rods.
00:32Each design carries a spiritual mantra, or kata,
00:36written in ancient script.
00:37Historically worn by warriors for protection,
00:40today they're sought after by Muay Thai fighters,
00:42business people, and even celebrities like Angelina Jolie.
00:46But Sak Yan isn't just about looks.
00:49The process involves ritual, meditation, and spiritual commitment.
00:53Many who receive them follow strict moral codes
00:56to preserve the tattoo's power.
00:59For many Thais, these tattoos remain sacred,
01:02a living link to belief, tradition, and inner strength.
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