While groups of hardcore Hong Kong protesters tangling with riot police have become the movement's most visible symbol, others are getting tattoos to show their support.
In this Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 photo, a woman who goes by the single name "Mary" takes a rest after receiving a tattoo in Hong Kong. Tattoo artist Mike Chan drew the image of a Hong Kong protester clad in protective gear on Mary's thigh.
Using his art is Chan’s way of contributing to Hong Kong’s anti-government protest movement, which has consumed the semi-autonomous Chinese territory for months. She chose her thigh because she could easily cover it up. She would reveal only her first name because she didn’t want anyone she works with to find out.
Rallies have frequently ended in mayhem, with hardcore protesters wearing goggles and gas masks throwing bricks and firebombs at police armed with tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons.Mary, 29, said she has taken part in mass protests that involved peaceful activity, such as singing along to the movement’s anthem.
Chan, who has been working as a tattoo artist for two years, said demand took off after he started doing the protest tattoos for free in July, though it has tapered off more recently.
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