In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition.

Under a little white tent at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., an artist named Ruben Malayan is teaching kids and visitors how to write the letter "A" in Armenian calligraphy.

He diligently practised each of the 33 Khmer calligraphy alphabets, following the intricate rules of rounded styles. He explained that the rounded font is categorised into four sizes: half-size font, ...