Residents head to Temple of Literature for calligraphic works
VOV.VN - During early morning on February 7, the third day of the Lunar New Year festival (Tet), thousands of people flocked to Hanoi’s Temple of Literature seeking to buy calligraphic works and to offer incense to pray for wealth, luck, and success.
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Calligrapher Tran Tam carefully produces calligraphy at Ho Van, Temple of Literature. |
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| In order to ensure the highest standards, calligraphers undergo examinations and wear traditional costumes when drawing the characters. |
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| The entire process of calligraphy involves respect from both calligraphers and residents. |
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| Calligrapher Tran Tam believes that giving good words and asking for calligraphy is a fine tradition of Vietnamese culture and involves both respect for knowledge and learning. |
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| Some people purchase calligraphy works inscribed on red paper at price of between VND120,000 to VND150,000. |
