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Calligraphy

Also known as Brush calligraphy

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Decorative handwriting practised in China, Arabic and European traditions.

How it is played

Write with brush or pen following set strokes.

Heritage note

A tradition shared by communities in many places.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin.

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