Thousands of people have been flocking to the Temple of Literature in downtown Hanoi to ask for calligraphy created by scholars to hang at home for good luck.
The 2019 Spring Calligraphy Festival is taking place at the Văn (Literature) Lake next to the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, providing a space to reflect on ancient culture and feudalism.
For generations, Vietnamese have preserved a traditional New Year custom of collecting calligraphic words written in ancient Vietnamese-Chinese script. The practice reflects their respect for knowledge and learning.
As many as 77 penmen will join the 2017 Calligraphy Writing Festival at the Literature Lake at Temple of Literature, Hanoi from January 21 to February 11.
As many as 77 penmen will join the 2017 Calligraphy Writing Festival at the Literature Lake at Temple of Literature, Hanoi from January 21 to February 11.
The Hanoi cultural department will organise the 2016 Calligraphy Writing Festival at the Literature Lake in Hanoi's Temple of Literature from February 2-15.
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