(Sri City, 4th) Recently, Sri Ruttong International School organized a series of Chinese cultural activities, covering diverse events such as calligraphy, paper cutting, martial arts, and traditional cuisine. Among these, the calligraphy session received strong support from the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Culture Association, offering lectures, appreciation, practical sessions, and competitions. This allowed students of various nationalities to experience up close the beauty of Chinese characters and the unique charm of brush calligraphy.
On the event day, association members Shen Renxiang, Zheng Xiaoling, Fang Xiufei, and Chen Aizhen jointly attended, overseeing the calligraphy lectures and guiding the writing throughout. The school's Head of Chinese Department, Ms. Wei Daiwei, and her assistants fully supported and assisted to ensure smooth running of the activities.
During the lecture segment, the main speaker gave an accessible introduction to the origins and development of Chinese characters, tracing their evolution from pictograms and ideograms to compound ideograms, and used illustrations and material displays to vividly present the millennia-long journey of Chinese characters.
Meanwhile, a number of outstanding calligraphy artworks from both local and international artists were exhibited, allowing students to experience the allure of Chinese calligraphy and the profound aesthetic of Eastern art in every stroke.
After the theory session, activities moved into practice. The four association members divided into groups to guide students on correct brush holding, basic strokes, and stroke order, encouraging everyone to boldly try their hand.
Soon, the classroom was filled with the fragrance of ink. Students of different skin tones and mother tongues eagerly picked up brushes and carefully practiced on practice paper. Even though most students were trying brush calligraphy for the first time, their interest was high; each stroke, though still raw, brimmed with sincerity and joy.
Some students wrote their Chinese names, while others copied basic characters such as “人” (person), “和” (harmony), and “永” (eternity). The atmosphere was lively and focused.
At the end of the event, the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Culture Association presented every participating student with calligraphy supplies, including a brush, ink dish, and water-writing paper as souvenirs, encouraging them to keep practicing and to further explore the deep roots of Chinese culture.
Wei Daiwei, Head of the Chinese Department at Sri Ruttong International School, stated that this event not only enhanced the students’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture, but also built a bridge of communication and appreciation in a multicultural setting. She said the school will continue to collaborate with cultural organizations to launch more immersive cultural experiences, helping traditional art take root and flourish on campus.