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Hong Kong Protesters Use Skin and Ink to Support Movement

Associated Press

   HONG KONG - Mike Chan's tattoo needle buzzes gently as he draws a
   design on his customer's thigh -- a figure wearing a helmet, goggles
   and mask.
   Dipping his needle into pots of black, red and yellow ink, Chan hunches
   over his client's leg as he painstakingly brings to life the image of a
   Hong Kong protester clad in protective gear.
   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.

   While groups of hardcore protesters tangling with riot police have
   become the movement's most visible symbol, others are using skin and
   ink to show their support.
   "I am actually just a peaceful protester. I really want to go to the
   front line, but I don't have the courage yet to stand and fight against
   the government at the front because I'm very frightened," said Mary,
   who was getting the thigh tattoo, her first.

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