According to the event’s organising board, the 52 calligraphers will be in attendance for the occasion, all of whom are members of various calligraphy clubs in the capital and in neighbouring provinces.

Visitors to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

The calligraphers, who will all be dressed in ao dai, a Vietnamese traditional dress, will be made up of both men and women of varying ages and will produce their calligraphy in black and yellow ink on red paper.

They will sit on mats arranged in an oval shape to symbolise peace, similar to calligraphy markets held in the past.

An exhibition showcasing various calligraphic works will also take place at the Temple of Literature.

The event is held annually and is expected to bring a festive atmosphere to both local people and tourists. The festival will run until February 5, or the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Tay Yen Tu yellow apricot supplied to Tet market

(BGO) – After years of cultivation, the hi-tech plantation of Tay Yen Tu yellow apricot in Bieng village, An Lac commune, Son Dong district (Bac Giang province) has supplied the flower to the market on the 2020 Lunar New Year  occasion.  

Tan Yen organizes “Reunion Tet” programme for worker

(BGO) – The Labor Federation in Tan Yen district, Bac Giang province on January 12 held “Reunion Tet” programme, drawing more than 300 officers, trade unionists of the organizations, agencies and enterprises in the district.

Foreign diplomatic corps explore Vietnamese traditional Tet

An event was arranged on January 12 for the diplomatic corps in Hanoi to explore Vietnam’s traditional New Year (Tet) festival.

Railway, aviation to increase capacity to serve Tet

Railway, aviation to increase capacity to serve travel demand during Tet holiday

Hanoi opens trade fair to serve Tet demand

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade kicked off a trade fair, showcasing agricultural products, foods and other commodities, at Thong Nhat Park on January 11 to meet the increasing consumption demand for Tet holiday.

Source: VNA