Artist Hopes Calligraphy Can Help Build Turkey-Taiwan Ties

FOCUS TAIWAN
By Christie Chen

TAIWAN---A visiting Turkish artist said he hopes to use calligraphy, one of the most prestigious art forms in Islamic and Chinese cultures, to promote closer ties between the people of Turkey and Taiwan. Aydin Cayir, a calligrapher with Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, told CNA recently that Turkey and Taiwan are both countries that appreciate beautiful handwriting and he hopes to introduce Turkish and Islamic culture to Taiwanese through calligraphy. As in Taiwan, the art of fine handwriting is being lost in Turkey, Cayir said, adding that he hopes to encourage more young people to carry on the ancient art form. [link]