The meaning of the first calligraphy ceremony of Spring at Duc Hau Pagoda
(Baonghean.vn) - Giving calligraphy is a beautiful cultural feature organized and maintained by Duc Hau Pagoda in Nghi Duc Commune, Vinh City for many years, bringing joy and peace to Buddhists and visitors every time Tet comes and Spring comes.
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| On the morning of January 29 (the 5th day of the first lunar month of the year of the Rat), Duc Hau Pagoda solemnly held the first writing and calligraphy ceremony of the Spring. Many people and Buddhists from all over came to attend the ceremony, ask for calligraphy and books. |
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| Before starting the writing, the monks and the congregation chanted a short sutra to pray for peace for everyone and every family. After the ceremony, the monks started writing, distributed blessings, and gave out calligraphy. |
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| The first calligraphy ceremony of Spring is an annual activity of Duc Hau Pagoda, carefully and elaborately prepared. |
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| The monks at Duc Hau Pagoda can write in both Vietnamese and Chinese characters. |
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| Many people and students came to the temple to attend the ceremony to ask for words and books. |
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| When giving the characters to people, the monks also explained in detail about the given characters. The elderly asked for the character "longevity", students asked for the characters "virtue", "filial piety", "talent"... In the photo: Children are excited to receive characters from the monks. |
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| Venerable Thich Dinh Tue, abbot of Duc Hau pagoda, gives calligraphy to people. |
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| In addition to giving letters, the monks also gave books and pens to the students. |
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| The ceremony of writing and giving the first calligraphy of the spring is solemnly and meaningfully organized by Duc Hau pagoda. This is a beautiful traditional cultural feature of the Vietnamese people every time Tet comes to Spring, expressing the desire for knowledge, hoping for a successful year in studying and taking exams. |
| Spring calligraphy scene at Duc Hau pagoda. |
