Passion for calligraphy: The first nationwide calligraphy event in view of Chinese New Year by Huazong. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star
PUTRAJAYA: The National Unity Ministry has proposed that Aug 14 be declared National Unity Calligraphy Day to appreciate the art and foster unity among Malaysians.
Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said nationwide celebrations should be held to enable people of all races, ethnicities and religions to appreciate the art of calligraphy.
“It is time to support the art of calligraphy as a unity builder in order to strengthen relationships, togetherness and harmony among Malaysians,” he said in a statement yesterday after opening the National Huichun Calligraphy Conference 2024, reported Bernama.
He also said his ministry will consider organising the Unity Calligraphy Festival, which will feature Jawi, Chinese and Tamil scripts, to foster unity in diversity.
“May such programmes stand as milestones in the successful efforts to preserve and promote Huichun calligraphy as another valuable heritage of the country,” he added.
The conference, Aaron said, demonstrated the ministry’s commitment to promoting the country’s cultural heritage through the “Ini Warisan Kita” (This is Our Heritage) initiative.
“Huichun calligraphy reflects Malaysia’s unique cultural diversity. It is not just a form of visual writing but an artistic expression that represents the history, diversity and beauty of Malaysia,” he added.
