OPENING THE EVENT "THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE PEN STROKES" AT TEMPLE OF LITERATURE
To honor the value of handwriting, on the morning of December 7, 2024, the Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, in collaboration with Pen Collectors, organized the event “The Journey Through the Pen Strokes” at Temple of Literature, a place that embodies the values of Vietnamese education.
Present at today’s event were Dr. Le Xuan Kieu – Director of the Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam; Architect Le Thanh Vinh – Former Director of the Institute for Preservation of Monuments; Journalist Nguyen Thuy Hoa – Head of International Cooperation at Voice of Vietnam; Entrepreneur Le Quang – Pen Collector. Special guests included Educator Do Khoa; Educator Bui Xuan Trong and other pen collectors.
Dr. Le Xuan Kieu shared at the event, “This event is an opportunity for us to honor the beauty of handwriting culture, and also a reminder to everyone about the value of handwriting in modern life. A well-crafted pen stroke reflects the soul, character, and respect for knowledge. This is a value that transcends all eras – from scholars of the past with their brushes to today’s generation with fountain pens.”
The event is an opportunity for visitors to experience the refined world of fountain pens, immerse in calligraphy art, and rediscover the value of handwriting in the digital age through a variety of exhibitions and workshops.
Explore themed exhibition spaces such as:
Calligraphy exhibition space.
Fountain pen sketching exhibition space.
Fountain pen collection exhibition space.
Exhibition space for fountain pens from prestigious brands.
Experience the art of handwriting:
Calligraphy Workshop Kite 1 (9:00 - 11:00): Learn the captivating Copperplate style of writing.
Lacquer Art Workshop Concopens (10:00 - 12:00): Experience the art of lacquer on fountain pens.
Han Nom Calligraphy Workshop (10:00 - 12:00): Create your traditional characters with cultural significance.
Connecting stories through the pen:
Fountain Pen and Writing Culture Seminar (13:30 - 15:00): Listen to cultural researchers, writers, and brand representatives share about the history of fountain pens and the value of handwriting in the digital era. The seminar will conclude with the highly anticipated "Pen Stories" mini-game prize ceremony!
Calligraphy Workshop Kite 2 (14:00 - 16:00): Learn the elegant and professional Business Cursive style.
️ In an era where handwriting is gradually being forgotten due to the convenience of technology, this event serves as a reminder: Let’s preserve and promote this beautiful tradition. Let every stroke of the pen, whether written with a brush or a fountain pen, become a bridge between the past and the future, between knowledge and the soul, and between people.
Below are some photos from the event!
Dr. Le Xuan Kieu – Director of the Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam shared at the event: “This event is an opportunity for us to honor the beauty of handwriting culture, and also a reminder to everyone about the value of handwriting in modern life. A well-crafted stroke of the pen reflects the soul, character, and respect for knowledge. This is a value that transcends all eras – from scholars of the past with their brushes to today’s generation with fountain pens.”
Overall view of the event "The Journey Through the Pen Strokes"
Opening the Pen Ceremony at the Event
Delegates and visitors exploring pen collections at the event
Visitors excited about the Kaweco (Germany) fountain pen collections
Fountain pen collections from various brands attract the curiosity of the event’s attendees
Delegates experiencing fountain pens
Delegates experiencing fountain pens
Young people experiencing Western Calligraphy handwriting art
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