“The Long March” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Yishan, Age 9 Student Work demonstrating both technical skill and

demonstrating both technical skill and profound respect for traditional Chinese culture

penned in precise and upright Regular Script (Kai Shu) by Xue Yaqi

Three Kingdoms period

This piece bridges the historical spirit of Tang calligraphy with the living pulse of modern practice

“The Long March” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Yishan, Age 9 Student Work demonstrating both technical skill andDescription : This hard pen calligraphy work by Li Yishan, a 9 year old student from Beijing, features the famous poem Seven Character Regulated Verse on the Long March (Q L Chngzhng) by Mao Zedong. The piece celebrates the determination and perseverance of the Red Army, as they crossed towering mountains and roaring rivers during the Long March. Written in upright regular script, this rendition reflects both the solemnity of the poem and the