Vietnamese man masters calligraphy pens
He spent more than two years teaching himself calligraphy handwriting, but the most difficult part was a lack of professional tools.
He spent more than two years teaching himself calligraphy handwriting, but the most difficult part was a lack of professional tools.
Marc Knapper is the eight U.S. ambassador to Vietnam since the two countries restored diplomatic relations in 1995
The monk’s calligraphy has been well-received during previous overseas exhibitions
He has become a trademark with over 3,000 pens sold
Calligraphic texts bearing meaningful wishes are engraved on watermelons for decoration
More and more foreigners are joining Vietnamese in celebrating the latter’s national holiday
Buying and hanging folk paintings and calligraphical works have long been an indispensable Vietnamese tradition in Tet (Lunar New Year,) which is believed to bring purchasers good luck and prosperity.