Calligraphy Draws Student Interest

by Minh Thu

Art of the word: Members of the Young Calligraphers Club demonstrate their handwriting skills at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of the club

HA NOI — Calligraphy is considered to be a classic art form pursued by adults, but the fact that nearly 1,000 young students are studying it in Ha Noi belies the claim. They gather together at various clubs like the Young Calligraphers Club of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

"We founded the club in November last year with an aim to provide a meeting place for calligraphy aficionados," said Chairman Nguyen Duc Ba. "Anyone fond of this art can register to be a member, free of charge."