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The 21st Calligrapher Sage Culture Festival of Linyi is underway in the city, drawing calligraphy masters, artists, and enthusiasts from home and abroad to celebrate the living art of traditional Chinese calligraphy.

Linyi is the hometown of Wang Xizhi, a legendary calligrapher and scholar of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317–420) and honored as China's "Sage of Calligraphy".

Since 2003, Linyi has hosted the festival for 21 consecutive years, shaping a cultural brand that showcases the city’s heritage and builds a bridge for sharing Chinese traditions with the world. Follow AI anchor Joe Burns for the highlights!