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HONG Kong is hosting its&nbsp;third international tattoo convention from&nbsp;October 2 to 4, 2015.&nbsp; Local and international talent showcased their skills on day one.

A selection of photos from day one of the Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention. Photos: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

 A tattoo enthusiast poses for photo at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast shows off their tattoos at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A Japanese tattoo artist poses for photo at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A golden skull trophy is seen at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A general view at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A woman receives a tattoo in traditional Japanese Tebori tattooing at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A woman receives a tattoo at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A man receives a tattoo at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A man receives a tattoo at Hong Kong Internation Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. This is the third year of the convention, over 100 tattoo artists from around the world will be attending the convention. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

A visitor tries tattooing on banana skin at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Over 100 tattoo artists are attending the convention, which is now in its third year. Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images

HONG Kong is hosting its&nbsp;third international tattoo convention from&nbsp;October 2 to 4, 2015.&nbsp;<br>

Local and international talent showcased their skills on day one.

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Hong Kong Tattoo Convention | photos

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HONG Kong is hosting its third international tattoo convention from October 2 to 4, 2015.