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Revival of handwritten

cards in the digital age

Handwritten cards make a comeback in the digital age as people crave a personal
touch.

By Angel Yu Nga-ching

niversity student Kay Yu Nga-kei, once an en- more intimate to the receiver. Each of us has a unique
thusiast for writing cards for her loved ones, handwriting style, something a keyboard does not
Uhas reignited her passion in sending out have,” Yu says.
handwritten cards on special occasions like birthdays
and festivals since her visit to a birthday card exhibi- “Cards can be physically preserved. I enjoy the feeling
tion. of spotting handwritten cards and letters in a bunch
of papers mixed with receipts and exercises when I
Writing handmade cards for friends and family was am tidying my desk. They are like time machines that
her childhood habit, but the 20-year-old turned to make me travel back in time,” she adds.
social media and instant messaging apps as she grew
up. She restarted the habit after being inspired by the Yu went to The Happy Birthday 366 Exhibition at Oi!
exhibition. Glasse in North Point designed by artist Hikoko Ito.
Held in October 2022, it featured 366 mailboxes, each
“Handwritten words convey the writer’s emotions, carrying a birthday card written by Ying Wa Primary
style, and personality which makes it unique and School and S.K.H. St. Michael Primary School pupils.