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Swiss calligraphy enthusiasts gather at Shaoxing

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated: June 18, 2025 L M S

The calligraphy exhibition From Geneva to Shaoxing recently opened at Shaoxing Museum, marking the 10th anniversary of Switzerland's Lanting School of Calligraphy.

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Swiss students participate in the calligraphy exhibition in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided by Shaoxing University's Lanting Academy of Calligraphy]

Featuring over 100 works in seal, clerical, regular, running, and cursive scripts, the exhibition showcased classical imitation, original poetry and philosophical reflections, and explorations of the shared origins of painting and calligraphy.

All works were created by teachers and students from the Swiss Lanting School of Calligraphy.

Since 2015, Shaoxing University has established Lanting Schools of Calligraphy in multiple countries. To date, 15 overseas branches have been launched across 12 countries, benefiting more than 20,000 people.