By Honorary Reporter Nasim Gerami from Iran

The Korean Calligraphy Association from Oct. 20-22 held workshops on seoye (traditional artistic calligraphy) at the University of Tehran and the Iran branch of King Sejong Institute with a group of leading Korean calligraphers invited by the Korean Embassy.

The sessions took place at the university and the branch both in the Iranian capital.

The Korean Calligraphy Association hosted from Oct. 20-22 workshops on seoye at the University of Tehran and the Iran branch of King Sejong Institute. (Fatemeh Rafatnia)

Participants were first introduced to the history, tools and methods of seoye before practicing under the guidance of the masters. The association's president Yoo Hyun Tuk, a distinguished seoye master, called the art "an elegant dance between brush and paper, where each stroke is a deliberate act, reflecting the calligrapher's inner spirit, emotions and character."

The opening ceremony for a bilateral calligraphy exhibition under the theme "Family" was held on Oct. 23 at the official residence of Ambassador to Tehran Kim Jun-Pyo, attracting Korean artists and famous Iranian calligraphers.

A calligraphy exhibition features works from both Korea and Iran. (Nasim Gerami)

"Today marks the 63rd anniversary of cooperation between Iran and Korea, and we are delighted to host this exhibition, which testifies to the friendly bilateral relations," he said. "We are extremely pleased that this valuable partnership has come to fruition, fostering cooperation between our two nations."

"As an artist, I consider this 63-year relationship extremely valuable, and we hope this relationship continues for many years."

Following the ceremony, the exhibition opened for public viewing featuring works by both Iranian and Korean calligraphers. Photo ops and refreshments followed.

Next was an interactive session with Yoo and the association's vice president Choi Jung-mun, both of whom spent hours making customized calligraphy for visitors,

Yoo also gave a live calligraphy demonstration, writing on a long scroll "I love you all" that concluded the event with enthusiastic applause from the attendees.

Yoo Hyun Tuk's calligraphy demonstration (Nasim Gerami)

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