It is no coincidence that Hue was chosen to host the first Vietnam Calligraphy Festival 2026. With its rich heritage deeply intertwined with history, literature, architecture, and royal court arts, the former imperial capital offers a culturally significant setting to celebrate calligraphy. At the Co Mat Vien (Privy Council), the festival's venue, the solemn beauty of the ancient architecture creates a harmonious resonance between brushstrokes, words, and the emotions of those who admire them.

On the morning of October 22, the first Vietnam Calligraphy Festival 2026 opened at the Co Mat Vien (Privy Council) - Tam Toa relic site under the theme ‘Vietnamese Soul through Brushstrokes’. The event is part of Hue Festival 2026.

From October 22 to 26, the first Vietnam Calligraphy Festival 2026, themed ‘Vietnamese Soul through Brushstrokes’, will take place in Co Mat Vien, No. 33 Tong Duy Tan St., Phu Xuan Ward. The event will feature a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, cultural exchanges and discussions, as well as hands-on calligraphy experiences.