Tran Thi Van Anh, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, says the festival is back after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that it has become a cultural event attracting a number of locals and tourists.
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The festival is part of activities of Hanoi's participation in UNESCO's creative city network. It aims to create a healthy playground for professional calligraphers who write scripts conveying the true meaning of prosperity, longevity, and happiness.
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According to Le Xuan Kieu, director of the Culture and Science center of the Temple of Literature, the festival brings together 50 Vietnamese calligraphers across the country, and a foreign calligrapher from France.
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The festival is also participated by skilled artisans from traditional craft villages of silk, lacquer, and ceramics.
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Visitors gain greater insight into the calligraphic art by enjoying the 40 calligraphic works displayed at the festival
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The festival also includes folk games and traditional art performances.
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Organizers present certificates to the authors whose works are put on display at the festival.
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