Polynesia Tatau Tattoo Convention 2016

The fifth Polynesia Tatau Festival opened this Thursday at the Museum of Tahiti showcasing local and international tattoo artists.

With over 60 tattoo artists across the 4 day event, it's one of the biggest tattoing festival in the South Pacific.

Check out some of this year's artists and some of the action from last year's festival!

One of this year's featured artists is Patu Manuia of Papaete - check out some of his gorgeous designs!