An exhibition of calligraphy opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on October 4, honoring the long-lasting culture and talent of Thang Long-Hanoi people.
Two hundred and fifty calligraphic pictures on paper, bamboo and pottery is shown at the Thang Long – Hanoi calligraphy exhibition. (Photo:SGGP)
Two hundred and fifty calligraphic pictures on paper, bamboo and pottery are being shown at the exhibition with two hundred decorative multi-coloured lanterns.
Nearly 50 nationwide calligraphers aging from 25-90 showed their works in various ways and on different materials such as paper, wood, bronze, ceramics and even flowers.
The works focus on Thang Long-Hanoi, education and landscapes of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Along with the exhibition, a calligraphy festival presents visitors with calligraphy writing performances and extracts of historians’ stories.
The exhibition also displayed a 217-kilogram book which is 1.6 meters long, 1.1 meter wide and a bronze work “Chieu doi do” (Proclamation on moving capital) which is three meters long.
Visitors to the exhibition is able to watch artists perform calligraphy, listen to legends and historical stories about calligraphy.
On the same day, thousand of people flocked to Ly Thai To garden to enjoy the striking performance of ancient citadel dance.
The performance was a stark reminder of the need to research and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage.
The dances from the Thang Long (former name of Ha Noi) era were presented at the garden, near the post office on Hoan Kiem Lake, to celebrate the city's 1,000th anniversary.
Performed by members of the Ha Noi Dancers' Association, they have stood the test of time thanks to a project led by People's Artist Le Ngoc Canh in the 1980s to collect 54 ancient dances and recorded and revive them.
