National Piercing Day
May 16, Friday
When is National Piercing Day celebrated?
The holiday is celebrated annually on May 16.
Goals of the holiday:
- Recognizing piercing as a form of individuality and cultural identity.
- Raising awareness about the safety, hygiene, and professionalism in performing piercings.
- Supporting piercing professionals and the body art industry.
- Inspiring people to make conscious choices in body decoration.
How is National Piercing Day celebrated?
- Piercing artists and studios offer special discounts and promotions.
- People get new piercings or take care of existing ones.
- Photos of piercings are shared on social media with thematic hashtags.
- Educational events about the cultural significance and history of piercing are held.
Who can participate?
- Body art and body modification enthusiasts.
- Professional piercers and studio owners.
- People interested in the culture of self-expression.
- Anyone who respects individuality and personal style.
Interesting fact:
Although piercing is associated with modern youth culture, archaeologists have found evidence of piercing in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Mayans, and Indians. This form of body decoration has a millennia-old history and was used as a symbol of social status, spirituality, or belonging to a specific group.