Unique Tale of Kieu Calligraphy Contest in Tien Dien – cultural highlight in Ha Tinh

(CLO) On the morning of November 14, at the special national relic site of the great poet Nguyen Du, Tien Dien commune (Ha Tinh), a calligraphy contest on the Tale of Kieu took place enthusiastically, attracting the attention of many people and people who love writing in the area. The event was held to celebrate the 260th anniversary of the birth (1765-2025) and 205th anniversary of the death of the great poet Nguyen Du - who left behind the immortal masterpiece The Tale of Kieu, and at the same time contributed to spreading cultural values ​​and traditional education.

This year's contest had 58 contestants, including teachers, students, staff and people from Tien Dien, Nghi Xuan, Co Dam and Dan Hai communes. Each contestant chose a six-eight verse from the Tale of Kieu to express through calligraphy. The contest space was filled with soft, graceful strokes, allowing viewers to admire the beauty of the writing and feel the subtlety and richness of each verse.

Right from the first minutes, the exam atmosphere became lively and exciting. Young students diligently completed the exam with passion and innocence. Kindergarten teachers carefully wrote each stroke, meticulously paid attention to every detail, showing respect for traditional culture. Many candidates shared that writing calligraphy about Truyen Kieu was an opportunity for them to express their feelings for literature, while practicing aesthetic skills and patience.

Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Tinh, Mr. Tran Xuan Luong, and leaders of Tien Dien commune attended and encouraged the contestants. Speaking at the opening ceremony, he emphasized: "The contest is not only a creative playground for teachers, students and people, but also a meaningful activity to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, honoring the masterpiece Truyen Kieu - a precious spiritual heritage of the nation."

The contest is also an opportunity for contestants to interact, learn from each other, exchange calligraphy techniques, and be creative in presenting words, creating a community that loves words and Nguyen Du's culture. The graceful, soft strokes on white paper seem to tell the love story of Truyen Kieu through an artistic lens, both traditional and modern.

At the end of the contest, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes to two groups: teachers and students. Specifically, the Organizing Committee awarded 2 first prizes, 4 second prizes, 6 third prizes and 15 consolation prizes. In which, the first prize for students went to Vo Hung Nhien, a student at Nguyen Trai Secondary School, and the first prize for teachers was awarded to Ms. Tran Thi Khanh Van, a teacher at Tien Dien Primary School. The remaining prizes were awarded to contestants with excellent entries, demonstrating the spirit of learning and creativity.

The Tale of Kieu calligraphy contest is not only a cultural activity, but also contributes to educating and fostering the love of national literature for the young generation. Through the winding strokes, each six-eight verse comes to life, bringing a deep sense of the humanistic and artistic values ​​of Nguyen Du. At the same time, this is also an opportunity to raise awareness about preserving and promoting the values ​​of traditional cultural heritage in modern life.

When the contest ended, the echoes still lingered in the hearts of each contestant and participant. In the homeland of Tien Dien, where the Lam River embraces the ancient village, today's calligraphy is not only an artistic product but also a message of love for culture and respect for the heritage of Nguyen Du and the Tale of Kieu. The Tale of Kieu calligraphy contest became a unique cultural activity, contributing to creating memorable moments, enriching the spiritual and cultural colors of the local community.

Source: https://congluan.vn/doc-dao-hoi-thi-thu-phap-truyen-kieu-o-tien-dien-diem-nhan-van-hoa-tai-ha-tinh-10317827.html