As a matter of fact, Vietnamese people always visit old calligraphers for their hand-writing letters during the occasion of Tet. From the youth to adults, both women and men ask the scholars for the script they like and hope that their wishes and dreams will become true afterward. The handwriting characters are flexible like flying dragon and dancing phoenix, which not only shows aesthetic of the person who desire for calligraphy but also presents the talent of the old scholars.
Calligraphy giving is one of the long-lasting and beautiful customs of Vietnamese people. Tet is a golden chance for people to visit the old calligraphers and ask for their hand-writing characters.
The heart and mind of Vietnamese people has been engraved with the image of the old calligraphers beside ink and red paper.
Old scholars in the past.
The old calligrapher is passionately writing the script with red paper and ink.
People from all ages stand in lines to visit calligraphers at Van Mieu, Hanoi and ask for the script they like.
The old calligrapher shows his talents with flexible scripts. These characters look like flying dragon and dancing phoenix.
Both Vietnamese and foreigners have interest in asking for calligraphy during Tet
It is an extreme honor to receive a sample of the old calligrahers’ hand-writing.
Beside asking for calligraphy, people visit temples and pray health, happiness, and safety for their family members and their beloved.
