An exhibition featuring calligraphy works at Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam (Literature Temple) in downtown Hanoi is one highlight that runs until November 27.

On display features more than 100 works by 65 calligraphers from across the country. Visitors will see pieces that are written by steel brush, and example of how the art form has progressed and promoting calligraphy art in modern culture today.

"The exhibition introduces cultural and aesthetic values of Vietnamese literature works that are featured by calligraphy art," said Tran Thi Van Anh deputy director of the Hanoi Culture and Sports Department, at the exhibition opening ceremony on Sunday.

"It helps visitors feel the traditional culture sources that have been handed down from generation to generation. It is a chance to honour traditional culture of the nation and Hanoi as well."

Anh also stressed that calligraphers and young people need to work together to preserve the ancient art form.

A series of activities have also been organised by the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter.

A display of old loom with theme traditional weaving in the Red River delta area introduces silk-made fashion designs and sustainable items. The display runs until December 31 at Hanoi's Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street.

Vietnamese herbal medicine products are on show at Kim Ngan Temple, at 42 Hang Bac Street while at Hanoi's Old Quarter Arts and Culture Centre hosts an exhibition about Designs and Creativities 2022. The two events run until November 30.

A concert will be held on November 23 at Ho Guom Culture Information Centre, 2 Le Thai To Street at 7.30pm and a photo exhibition is taking place at Hoan Kiem Lake.

On November 23, the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a World Cultural Heritage site in the central province of Thanh Hoa, will offer free entrance to both domestic and foreign tourists. On this occasion, the Ho Citadel Heritage Conservation Centre in co-ordination with relevant agencies organised an exhibition featuring Thanh Hoa cultural heritage.

Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts held a ceremony to show folk paintings donated by collectors.

An exhibition is also being held by the northern city Hai Phong's Department of Culture and Sports from November 18 to 23. Ancient coins and other objects dating back to the first century BC through to the last years of the Nguyen dynasty are on display.

The series of cultural activities have been held to praise the eternal vitality of Vietnamese heritage. 

Source: Vietnam News