Hundreds of ink-loving fans gathered to admire as participants showed off their wondrous collection of colourful tattoos, covering much of their bodies. From astonishing full size images of Chinese emperors to chilling skeletal designs, tattoo enthusiasts were treated to a catwalk of models revealing the best designs from around the world.
Plenty of admirers seized the chance to snap photos of their favourite designs and pick up inspiration for their next inking.
(Photos attributed to Reuters, story Mail Online).