Unity Ministry proposes Aug 14 as national unity calligraphy day

The National Unity Ministry proposes that National Unity Calligraphy Day be observed annually on Aug 14, in conjunction with World Calligraphy Day.

Minister 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 today after opening the National Huichun Calligraphy Conference 2024.

He also said that the 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.

On the conference, Aaron said it 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 explained.

- Bernama