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Calligrapher reflects on 70-year career

Visitors to Ong Do (Confucian teacher) road along the HCM City Youth Cultural House are familiar with the image of an elderly man in traditional long dress writing calligraphy sentences surrounded by young colleagues.

Tet calligraphy exhibition opens Feb 2

 "Back to Origins" is the theme of this year's Tet calligraphy exhibition at the Temple of Literature from February 2-15.

Calligrapher Cung Khac Luoc

 Of the four people who are considered the “leading calligraphers” of Vietnam, Cung Khac Luoc is the only person with a PhD degree in Han script and Nom script.

Art & Entertainment Headlines January 25

  Hanoi to host Poetry Day 2014; Folk market features tasty treats; Buddhist art shown in HCMC; Movie star brings smiles to kids; Spring Festival attracts crowds; Capital city prepares to welcome Tet holiday

Woman of letters learns to overcome cultural barriers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twice a week, Yoko Kamiharako takes a taxi to a small calligraphy class in Binh Thanh District from her residence in District 1.

Character building calligraphy proves a hit

Once the preserve of ancient scholars and elites, calligraphy has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years as anxious students seek hangings in ancient Han-Nôm characters which are thought to bring good luck. 

The Street of Calligraphers in pictures

VietNamNet Bridge – Over a week before the traditional New Year, dozens of calligraphers of different ages have gathered on Hanoi’s Van Mieu Street as usual.