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00:00In Thailand, one man has showcased Thai religious traditions to the world,
00:04attracting people from around the globe to experience this unique heritage.
00:09And he is Ajahn Nu Kanpai, a legendary Sakyan artist,
00:12renowned for his mastery of Sakyan or Thai tattooing.
00:16Ajahn Nu is famous for his sacred and powerful tattoos,
00:19believed to provide protection, strength, and good fortune.
00:22For decades, his skills have drawn visitors from across the world to his workshop in Chiang Mai,
00:27including some very famous faces.
00:29In 2003, Hollywood star Angelina Jolie visited Ajahn Nu to receive one of his famous Sakyan tattoos,
00:36a moment that made him be noted on the global stage.
00:39Ajahn Nu began his journey in Sakyan as a novice monk, learning the skill from other monks.
00:44His reputation grew as people shared stories about the mystical powers
00:48his tattoos were believed to bestow.
00:50Ajahn Nu Kanpai is more than just a tattoo artist.
00:53He is a living legend, blending history and magic one tattoo at a time.