264. The plan to build tough men (first bullet)
In addition to the fat that is comparable to the slaughtered fattening pig, Atulu's skin is also full of tattoos.
On his left shoulder is a roaring lion, on his right shoulder is a hideous poisonous scorpion, and on his left chest and heart are lying on his chest, and other positions include a tattoo on his neck.
Pointing at this tattoo, Lao Wang said sternly: "Atulu, I don't care what the tattoo represents in your Maori culture, but in our country, those who dare to tattoo lions and scorpions like you are the gangsters! So, you'd better be more tough, at least worthy of the tattoo on your body!"
Tattoo is a traditional Maori tattoo art. What is more unique is that they regard the head tattoo as noble, and the more powerful people do not thorn on their bodies, but on their faces. In this way, some big men with ghost-painted talismans can often be seen on the streets of New Zealand, which look even more terrifying than terrorists.
However, when dealing with Maori people, they cannot be judged by tattoos. Many people may have tattoos on their faces, but they are kind-hearted and have a gentle temper.
In recent years, with the intensification of globalization of the world economy, Maori people have fewer tattoos on their faces. Otherwise, it would be difficult to find a suitable job tattoo on their faces and they can't even see their faces clearly. You can't let the boss find someone based on their tattoos, right?
Asturu was about to speak, Hani waved his hand to stop him, then frowned and said, "Wait, man. As far as I know, your tattoos contain sacred meanings in Maori culture, so what does these things in you mean?"
Lao Wang didn't understand Maori's tattoo culture, so Hani gave him a brief introduction.
Maori people call tattoos ta-toko. Original tattoos are roughly divided into three types: scar, braid, and tattoo. Maori people mostly use tattoos to represent the tribe's logo. The more tattoos on their bodies, the more noble their status is.
Among them, no matter what pattern it is, every tattoo pattern on them is unique, recording a person's profession, status in the tribe, and his family, and even his life's achievements and achievements. Just like a personal history engraved on the skin, it is a symbol of status and achievement.
Having introduced this, Hani asked, “Do you know the Treaty of Waitangi?”
Lao Wang nodded. Of course he knew that this treaty opened a new era for Maori and white immigration. Now, the National Day in New Zealand is the day to sign the Treaty of Waitangi.
Hani continued: "Then you definitely don't know that when attending the signing ceremony, the Maori chiefs painted their face tattoos on the contract as signatures. According to the agreement, the contracts at that time must have their face tattoos on the chiefs to make the contract take effect!"
Charlie also nodded and said, "Yes, for Chief Maori, facial tattoos are very important. They are equivalent to the clan emblem of European nobles and the private seal of your Chinese merchants. They are carried by themselves and can be stamped everywhere they go."
In view of this, Maori tattoos are relatively abstract, and the patterns are mostly vortex-shaped mysterious patterns, with unique meanings, so that the signing of some contracts will look stylish.
Otherwise, like Asulu, the tattoo is a lion and a scorpion, which looks very fierce, but it is more funny on the sign-in contract. People who don’t know why think it is a comic strip.
After understanding this, Lao Wang also looked at the Maori man and asked, "Yes, Asulu, your tattoo is not much the same as your compatriots. What is your unique meaning?"
Asulu was about to speak again, and the handsome Mexican interrupted him again and guessed: "Wait and let me guess, I think the lion should be the totem of your clan, and the scorpion represents your status..."
"No, this is a sign. My eldest son is from Leo, my younger son is Scorpio, and my wife is Cancer, so I tattooed Leo and Scorpio on my shoulders, and Cancer is in my heart, indicating that I love my wife and I will support my children." The Maori man interrupted the beautiful Mexican boy's words.
After listening to his explanation, there were a group of people in the room who were stunned. Lao Wang blinked. The reason for the Asulu tattoo was quite in line with Chinese culture, but you are a Maori!
Seeing everyone's reaction, the Maori man felt embarrassed. He rubbed his nose and whispered: "I'm not ta-hi, it's Kiri Tuhi."
"What?" Lao Wang didn't understand, and Astulu said two Maori words.
Hani continued to explain to him, Ta-Tok said earlier that it means tattoo, and Ki-Ri Tuhi also means tattoo, but there is a big difference between the two!
Ta-Tok refers to the tattoo representing ethnic groups and culture. It has a special meaning and cannot be tattooed on the body casually. It must be recognized, and it can even be said to have intellectual property rights.
This is not an exaggeration. Hani turned on the computer and searched for Lao Wang to show it. This was a lawsuit in Wellington last year. A Maori sued an Italian company, who used the tattoo on his face as a company logo. The tattoo represents his father. The court sentenced the Italian company to lose the case: What does it mean to draw his father on the wall?
Ki-rituhi refers to the artistic decoration on the skin, which has no sacred meaning, and it doesn't matter if you thorn anything.
After understanding this, Lao Wang said to Asulu: "I'm convinced you by stepping on the horse, brother, I'm convinced! You are also a patriarch, aren't you? How can you stab these constellations? Why don't you stab the special tattoos in your clan?"
Asulu said weakly: "Boss, I wanted to prick it when I was a teenager, but it hurts too much. Moreover, we are a small group and have no special culture, so we don't have prick it."
"Then why did you stab it later? Are you not afraid of the pain?"
Asulu shook his head and said, "No, this is what my wife asked me to tattoo, otherwise she would hit me. That old lady beat me more than a tattoo!"
"Ah, your mother was blown up!" The commander opened his beak and widened his eyes, showing his stunned bird look for the first time.
Wang Bo sighed and said, "Who has any other way? I think there is nothing I can do about Asulu's fear of his wife."
"I can't do anything either. Let the old monster try it. He dares to roar anyone, the lion roar!"
Hani suddenly became anxious: "American, what kind of hatred is it? Why should I push this to me? Do you think I'm too popular in the town, right?"
Asulu stared at them with wide eyes and said, "What the hell do you want to do? Why can't you do?"
"We want to help you fight for family status!" Wang Bo said.
Asulu said inexplicably: "I have a very family status, why do you still want to fight for me? I am not afraid of Lily, I respect her. She has paid so much for me."
Chapter completed!