09/09/2026
‼️ CAFÉ DE AU PRESENTS ‼️
CARRY THE ROOTS: TINTA AT KAPE
A Traditional Buscalan Batok Experience in Virac
🗓 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Café de Au, Imelda Boulevard, Salvacion, Virac
🕦 By reservation and walk-in availability
Reservations are now open!
Hello, Catanduanes! Café de Au invites you to a special collaboration with Tatak by Dyosa—an opportunity to experience the traditional hand-tapped tattooing of Buscalan, Kalinga, right here in Virac.
This event celebrates the cultural legacy of Apo Whang-Od and the traditional artistry of the Butbut people. One of her grandchildren, a trained mambabatok, will join us to continue the practice and share its cultural meaning through authentic hand-tapped tattooing.
For those who have long wanted to visit Buscalan but have not yet had the opportunity, this special three-day event brings the experience closer to home.
Through CARRY THE ROOTS, Café de Au celebrates the stories, traditions, and Filipino identity that we believe should be remembered, lived, and carried forward.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
💸 ₱300 registration fee per person
☕ Includes one espresso-based drink from Café de Au
🖋️ Batok prices start at ₱1,000
🌿 Add ₱200 for Tinik as a souvenir
📌 First come, first served
📌 Reservations are non-cancellable and non-refundable
📌 Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability and registration
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Apo Whang-Od will not be present at this event. The Batok sessions will be performed by her grandchild, who continues the tradition under her guidance.
Whether you want to receive a meaningful mark, learn about the tradition, or witness the artistry up close, we invite you to be part of this special cultural experience.
Message the Café de Au page now to reserve your session.
CARRY THE ROOTS: TINTA AT KAPE
Wear the story. Carry the culture.
See you at Café de Au!