Intl students explore traditional culture in Tai'an

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2023-05-25

On May 18, a group of international students from Shandong First Medical University, also known as Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, attended a well-organized exhibition showcasing the art of painting and calligraphy. The exhibition was held in Tai'an, which is situated in the province of Shandong.

The exhibition, entitled "Inheriting filial piety culture, building a good family style," was held by the Taishan Overseas Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Institute. It displayed dozens of outstanding paintings and calligraphy works, from Chinese painting to oil painting, from brush writing to seal carving.

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International students learn to write Chinese calligraphy. [Photo/Tai'an Daily]

According to the exhibition organizers, these works fully express the Chinese people's cherishing of family and affection and demonstrate the profoundness of Chinese painting and calligraphy art.

After viewing the exhibition, the international students learned how to write Chinese calligraphy under the guidance of Xue Wenming, president of the Taishan Overseas Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Institute.

The event allowed international students to understand the creation process of calligraphy art, and feel the rich Chinese cultural connotation and artistic charm hidden in painting and calligraphy, said Xue.

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An international student displays the Chinese character "Fu". [Photo/Tai'an Daily]