"Back to Origins" is the theme of this year's Tet calligraphy exhibition at the Temple of Literature from February 2-15.
The calligraphy exhibition last year
The event is expected to attract more than 130 calligraphers, who will write in traditional characters based on Chinese pictograms, and modern Vietnamese.
Their work can be bought for a nominal fee by those seeking health, prosperity, good luck, job promotions and good academic results in the coming year.
Organisers are setting up 100 booths for the exhibition, with an area for leading calligraphers. Fifteen prizes will be awarded for best calligraphy.
