More and more people in Cambodia are getting tattoos. They view them as art, fashion, and memories of their loved ones. At the same time the older generation still regard people with tattoos as gangers. In this video, young people explain why they got their tattoos. | Khmer Times

ANGKOR SANKRANTA: Sak Yant tattoos are an exquisite form of traditional tattooing deeply rooted in Cambodian culture. Derived from the words “sak” meaning “to tap” and “yant” referring to “sacred geometrical designs” these tattoos are created using a unique hand-tapping technique. With meticulous precision, each design is etched into the skin, blending ancient Buddhist scripts, intricate symbols, and animal motifs. Sak Yant tattoos are not merely ink on the body; they are a profound spiritual pr