The beautiful Vietnamese tradition of asking for calligraphy at the beginning of the year.

The custom of asking for calligraphy at the beginning of the year is a long-standing cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people during Tet (Lunar New Year), reflecting respect for knowledge, a tradition of learning, and good wishes for the new year. Each inscription is both a wish and a reminder for people to strive towards better values ​​in life.

Every spring, the image of the old calligrapher with his ink and red paper becomes familiar, carrying with him characters that convey blessings, good fortune, and prosperity.

Requesting calligraphy at Ho Van Space, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam National Special Monument ( Hanoi ) on the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Each word serves as both a wish and a reminder for people to strive towards better values ​​in life.

Every spring, the familiar image of the old calligrapher setting out his ink and red paper becomes a common sight, carrying with him characters that convey blessings, good fortune, and prosperity.

People ask for calligraphy at Ho Van Space, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam National Special Monument (Hanoi) on the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Tourists are fascinated by the Vietnamese custom of asking for calligraphy at the beginning of the year.

People ask for calligraphy at Ho Van Space, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam National Special Monument (Hanoi) on the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

A family seeks auspicious calligraphy at the Ho Van Space, Van Mieu National Special Monument (Hanoi) on the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Khanh Hoa (VNA)

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