When peach blossom bloom in all corners of Hanoi’s ancient city, It is the good time for opening “ Ong Do” Street until middle of January (lunar month). Like Ho Chi Minh City, many calligraphers in Hanoi visit the street to ask for letter and wish for luck. Some images of “Ong Do” Street to give
Ong Do’s tents surrounding Van Lake
Located surrounding “Van” Lake opposite the Temple of Literature – Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam, the street attracts many Hanoians to give calligraphy from children to elder. Some images of the street will show you overview regarding Vietnam culture.
Tents of “Ong Do”
Giving calligraphy in early year is become a beauty culture of Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general. Everyone want to receiver a letter to wish luck, health, success, happy for all year. Visit the street at that time, you have a good chance to learn about Vietnam calligraphy as well as meaning of each letter. You also listen “Ong Do” advise suitable words. Inside each words, it is a rich meaning to discover regarding Vietnam culture and Vietnam history.
Calligraphy in peach blossom tree
Many girls wear “ao dai” traditional clothe to vender “Ong Do” Street and take photos.
Two children are smiling when they receiver calligraphy from Ong Do
“Ong Do” calligraphy
“Ong Do” concentrates on his calligraphy
He is interested in his calligraphy
