The video follows the author as he travels to Buscalan, Kalinga, to meet Apple Wang Od, a 101-year-old traditional tattoo artist. Upon arrival, he learns that Wang Od has stopped tattooing for the day due to a death in the village, but he still manages to connect with her through a nose flute brought by his crew member, Joan. The next day, the author returns to Wang Od's house to get a signature tattoo, which consists of three dots representing Wang Od and her two granddaughter tattoo artists. The author reflects on the experience, noting that the three dots also symbolize courage, which aligns with his personal growth and new brand name, "Fearless and Fire." He expresses gratitude for the intimate time with Wang Od and the unique experience, despite some awkward moments.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker is in Buscalan, Kalinga, where they are looking for a homestay.
2. They meet Francis, a local from Buscalan.
3. The speaker learns about the tradition of Kalinga tattooing, which originated from men who would get tattoos as a sign of honor after returning from battle with the heads of their enemies.
4. Women in Kalinga also got tattoos, but for beauty, and men were attracted to women with many tattoos.
5. The speaker visits Apple Wang's house, where they learn that she has stopped tattooing due to a death in the village.
6. Apple Wang is a 101-year-old tattoo artist who has been tattooing for 60 years.
7. She uses a thorn from a pomelo tree and ink made from the charcoal of pine trees to create tattoos.
8. Apple Wang's signature tattoo is three dots, which represent her and her two granddaughters, who are also tattoo artists.
9. The speaker gets a tattoo from one of Apple Wang's granddaughters.
10. The speaker reflects on their experience, feeling happy, appreciative, and grateful for the opportunity to meet Apple Wang and learn about Kalinga culture.