Recent lunar days of the year of the Dog, people of different age groups and foreign visitors flock to calligraphers’ street in the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) - Quoc Tu Giam (Vietnam’s first university) to ask for their favorite calligraphic words and learn more about Vietnam’s folk culture through well-arranged spaces at the temple. 

PANO would like to introduce some photos of the unique street in Hanoi.

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Children visiting the street to learn more about the ancient and beautiful tradition of the Vietnamese people
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A calligrapher in Vietnamese traditional long dress writing calligraphic words
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Stalls decorated to attract visitors
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People usually asking for words, such as “luck”, “longevity” “prosperity” and “happiness” to wish for a happy year
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Stalls also attractive to foreign tourists
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According to Calligrapher Nguyen Van Tu, the street is more crowded than last year because it is well decorated.
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A corner of the temple

Translated by Tran Hoai