Tattoo acceptance in Mongolia

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13 years ago

Hi folks,

I was wondering what the level of acceptance is for women with tattoos in Mongolia? If I wear short-mid length sleeves my ink is covered (and of course in the winter it's not an issue...which I know plenty about, I'm Canadian). Are Mongolians in UB shocked by tattoos, are they less stigmatized, any knowledge/reaction to this?

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bilg New member

4POSTS

12 years ago

I think you should cover it when you are working or in office environment. Otherwise, I think most people are fine with tattoos unless it's about their kids getting a tattoo. Older people who grew up in communist era might not like it.

fitzgerrell Member

15POSTS

12 years ago

My wife has tattoos and had no issues while living in UB. People rarely commented except for a few times wanting to know more about the tattoos.

Dududada Member

12POSTS

12 years ago

Tattoos are not problems in Mongolia everywhere. As I observe, the young generation are very open-minded on tattoos.

In communist era, people used to see the people not well who had tattoos but now it is definitely different. Anyone can make it on his/her body. Nobody can judge it.

If you have tattoos and worry about living in UB because of your tattoos, please stop it!

As I see, the art of tattoos is already started to develop in Mongolia.

So, show your tattoos and enjoy it.