Vietnamese traditional calligraphy during Tet
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(VOVWORLD) - The first days of the new Lunar year are sacred to the Vietnamese people, the time for everyone to make wishes. A number of traditional customs have been upheld during Tet, including displaying calligraphy works.
 Giving calligraphy words is a Vietnamese custom, illustrating the tradition of fondness of learning and the art of writing beautifully. (Photo: VNA)
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 The meaningful characters written in calligraphy on special papers are seen as the symbol of good luck, blessing, and New Year's resolution of the receivers. (Photo: VNA)
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 A foreign tourist writes calligraphy using a brush. (Photo: VNA)
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 Scholars writes Vietnamese words in calligraphic style. (Photo: VNA) |
 Children often ask for words or parallel sentences that express their wishes for good academic results in the New Year (Photo: VNA)
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 People often go to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Pho Ong Do (Teachers' street) in Ho Chi Minh City to ask for the words which best expresses their wishes and determination in the New Year. (Photo: VNA)
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