Social media platform Snapchat has removed the Maori tattoo filter following a controversy. This filter of Snapchat caused outrage among the indigenous community of New Zealand, after which Snapchat has removed this filter from its platform.
Social media platform Snapchat has removed the Maori tattoo filter following a controversy. This filter of Snapchat caused outrage among the indigenous community of New Zealand, after which Snapchat has removed this filter from its platform. It is believed that the Maori people hold their tattoo art sacred, and it is taken as an important marker of the identity of the wearer.
Snapchat took this step due to the controversy that arose after local media reports. In fact, Radio New Zealand showed photos of users applying filters on Instagram with names like “Māori Face Tattoo” and “Māori”. After this the Snapchat platform made a statement confirming that this filter had been removed from their platform.
what is snapchat filter
The company offers Snapchat filters in the form of lenses. It allows users to modify their features in real time using open-source software Lookery. This lens is user generated and can be freely shared and used on other platforms.
Snap told the BBC in a statement that “We encourage our community to create lenses according to the guidelines. This work is done according to the complete rules.
what is maori tattoo
The face tattoos, or moko, of the indigenous Maori community of New Zealand are believed to have been part of Maori culture for centuries. They are carved into the skin using a chisel in an important ritual, and are used as marking each wearer’s unique lineage and heritage.
Source: www.tv9hindi.com”