Vietnamese Calligraphy Class Create your own unique letters
An opportunity to know about Vietnamese Calligraphy and learn how to write in Calligraphic way in a very zen class in the middle of Saigon.
After the class, you can do some calligraphy painting and present it to your family and friends.
The Story 10 years ago, I graduated from an Art school, and like many others, I was on the way to be a commercial painter. But one day, I met a friend who was in love with Vietnamese Calligraphy and wanted to keep its value, traditions and spread to Vietnamese young people and the world. That was when I fell in love with this art and has been pursuing it ever since." "
Now, Calligraphy is not only my career, but also my life, my love. During the past 10 years, I met and taught many interesting people, from the 80 years old man to 4 years old children. And through these classes, I have found so many joyfulness, happiness, and smiles."
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That's the reason why I want to share this experience with YOU.
Calligraphy has a long history in Vietnam. It was previously used for Chinese characters and Chu Nom, a local version of Chinese characters.
However, most modern Vietnamese calligraphy instead uses the Roman-character based Quoc Ngu, which has proven to be very popular.
Even when the education was restricted to scholars and elites in Vietnam many years ago, calligraphy played an important part in Vietnamese life. On special occasions such as the Lunar New Year, people would go to the village teacher or scholar to ask for a calligraphy hanging (often poetry, folk sayings or even single words) for good luck or as a decoration. People who could not read or write also often commissioned scholars to write prayers which they would burn at temple shrines.
In this class, you will: Learn about the background and history of Vietnamese Calligraphy. •
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Practice basic brush techniques and composition.
Learn how to write letter(s) of your choice in Roman character. •
Choose a souvenir and write your name or the word you want on it and take it home with you! •
About the creator Minh HoĂ ng
About the creator Minh HoĂ ng Calligraphy is my passion. I love drawing, writing and playings with all the letters. It's all my heart. I have organised several exhibition for myself and get a lot of interests from people, friends- it motivates me everyday on the journey keep this Vietnamese culture and tradition alive." "
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