KUALA LANGAT, Jan 7 — Beyond sheets of red paper and strokes of black ink, the nostalgia of tradition was awakened during the Ban Siew Keng Temple Calligraphy Art programme.
The lively, exciting atmosphere at the event drew many to view the art, which used to be an attraction seen during Chinese New Year celebrations of yore.
Kampung Baru Jenjarom resident MK, 37, when met by Media Selangor recently, did not miss the opportunity to participate in producing the art, which dates back over 5,000 years.
“Usually, if we want to put (this art) up at home, we would buy them, but this was handwritten like the original, and enriches the Chinese New Year experience for me.
“When I lived in the city, many people said Chinese New Year has not been as lively as it used to be… Through events such as these, the festive atmosphere returns,” said MK.
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Tan Chang Hao (right), 34, puts up Chinese New Year calligraphy at her home in Kampung Baru Jenjarom, Banting, on January 5, 2025. — Picture by AHMAD ZAKKI JILAN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
Visitor from Klang, Tung Chun Keat, 27, said such events should be held more often so the craft can be passed on to new generations.
“I think this tradition should be passed on and done more often so it can be inherited by more of the Chinese community,” said Tung.
The calligraphy programme, which attracted around 300 attendees, gave visitors the chance to handwrite and buy the decorations for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration.
