All for the love of Chinese calligraphy

Phoebe (front row, second from left) and two other SJK(C) Puay Chai 2 pupils showing the art pieces that they made for Dr Amiya (third from right). With them are Pang (second from right), Chen (in grey jacket), a teacher and one of the children’s parents. — Photos: AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

AN INDIAN academic who took a liking to Chinese calligraphy in 1989 has more than 300 pieces in his collection.

Lincoln University College vice-chancellor Dr Amiya Bhaumik said a Chinese friend gave him his first calligraphy art piece with the words “Believe in yourself” in Chinese.