'Old scholar' deciphers calligraphy paintings and words that many people request to hang on Lunar New Year

In recent years, the act of giving calligraphy words with good wishes by "calligraphers" in traditional ao dai and turbans seems to have become a familiar image, associated with every occasion of Tet.

Khang Chu Long is one of the most famous calligraphers. Recently, he has written nearly 5,000 calligraphy words for people in Hanoi . He often goes to schools, businesses or hospitals to give away calligraphy.

"Calligrapher" Khang Chu Long gives calligraphy to children. Photo: Contributor

“A beautiful work needs to be based on many factors such as coherent content, profound meaning, balanced and harmonious layout, and skillful writing techniques,” Mr. Long shared.

According to him, business people often ask for the word "Thuan" with the wish for smooth sailing in their work; the word "Loc" with the wish for a prosperous year; the word "Phuc" to hope for luck, happiness and prosperity.

Long's calligraphy. Photo: Contributor

In families with elderly people, children often hang the word "Tho" to show respect to their ancestors, wishing their grandparents and parents good health and long life.

Many families also choose the word "An" to pray for peace; the word "Chi" to express the will to overcome all difficulties; the word "Dat" with the hope of achieving wishes; the word "Dac" means to get; the word "Nhan" means to be patient in everything...

Parents often ask for words like "Learning", "Piety", "Etiquette", "Righteousness", "Progress" for their children... with the wish that their children will study diligently, be filial, and have manners...

Students enjoy receiving calligraphy. Photo: Contributor

The calligraphy of "calligrapher" Khang Chu Long is often written on red paper. According to Eastern beliefs, red is the color of life, strength, full of energy and enthusiasm.

Mr. Long gave 5,000 words to people in Hanoi. Photo: Contributor

According to Mr. Long, writing calligraphy in Vietnamese script touches the emotions of many people. Each word written will show the heart, personality, soul and creativity of each individual.

“Giving calligraphy at the beginning of the year shows the nation’s tradition of respecting teachers and learning, contributing to preserving and promoting the value of Vietnamese calligraphy. Parallel sentences and wishes on red paper are spiritual gifts to welcome the new year, representing the wishes of the beginning of the year,” Mr. Long added.

Every Tet holiday, "calligrapher" Hoang Trong Tuyen in Thanh Hoa is busy drawing calligraphy. This year, in particular, Mr. Tuyen draws on lotus leaves, making many people excited.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ong-do-giai-ma-tranh-thu-phap-chu-nhieu-nguoi-xin-treo-ngay-tet-nguyen-dan-2248152.html