An umbrella. A bauhinia flower. A bleeding eye. They've become symbols of the Hong Kong protests -- and now, a number of demonstrators are getting them permanently inked onto their bodies.
Tattoos are the next step, illustrating the demonstrators' creativity and dogged commitment to the movement. While last weekend's protests were largely peaceful, violence over the past two months has escalated on both sides.
Umbrellas have continued as a protest staple in recent months, often acting as shields against tear gas and,Lam estimates that over 100 people have been tattooed with his protest-themed designs, which he also offered for free in the months of June and July. for the same reason I offered them -- they want to memorialize this moment and everything they witnessed," Lam said in a phone interview."This tattoo can help them remember the Hong Kong of today, the things that have happened.
The protest-themed tattoos act as public statements of dedication and belief -- particularly striking in a time when most demonstrators are trying to conceal their identities.
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