Similarly to tattooing one's body, different other types of body modification have been an element of stating one's identity, or sense of belonging to particular groups. Things such as piercings, scarring and particular body parts deformation were elements of different cultures, tribal rituals for centuries, and are still practices in numerous parts of the modern world. These days the' western culture' took over some of the other culture's rituals and body modification schemes more of an item of fashion than anything else. The thing people might not be aware of is that for some tribes or nations the use of their symbols or patterns by 'random' people might be seriously offensive. People need to realise that particular elements may have deep tribal or national meaning and are not to be misused by someone unfamiliar, or in extreme cases unworthy...
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