“The Difficulties of the Journey” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Dong Yuxi, Age 9 Virtue Description :This elegant hanging scroll

Description :This elegant hanging scroll features five poems by Su Shi (Su Dongpo) of the Song Dynasty

DescriptionThis running script couplet by Sun Wenjia conveys a spirit of ambition and cooperation:“Aspire to progress and strive for advancement

The first poem

Shanghai Normal University

and municipal levels for his contributions to calligraphy

“The Difficulties of the Journey” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Dong Yuxi, Age 9 Virtue Description :This elegant hanging scrollDescription : This hard pen calligraphy piece by Dong Yuxi, a 9 year old student from Beijing, presents the powerful Tang dynasty poem Xing Lu Nan (The Difficulties of the Journey) by Li Bai. The poem reflects the poets frustration and persistence when facing lifes obstaclesyet also his ultimate hope and grandeur of spirit. The childs steady and expressive regular script captures this emotional arc with clarity and conviction beyond her age. The road