Vietnamese New Year calligraphy tradition

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Requesting calligraphy at Ho Van Space, part of the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), in Hanoi on the second day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
People request calligraphy at Ho Van Space, part of the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), in Hanoi on the second day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Visitors show interest in the Vietnamese New Year calligraphy tradition. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Every spring, the image of elderly calligraphers with black ink and red paper becomes familiar, offering characters that convey blessings, luck and prosperity. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
People request calligraphy at Ho Van Space, part of the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), in Hanoi on the second day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Visitors show interest in the Vietnamese New Year calligraphy tradition. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Vietnamese New Year calligraphy tradition
Requesting calligraphy at the beginning of the Lunar New Year is a long-standing cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people. It reflects respect for knowledge, the spirit of learning, and aspirations for a prosperous and fortunate new year. Each character is both a wish and a reminder to strive for better values in life. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA