January 25th, 2012 
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The use of animals to mark the 12 components of the Lunar New Year cycle originates from the Chinese Lunar Calendar, dating back more than 2,000 years. The 12 symbolic animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Traditionally, each lunar year is named after an animal. This, coupled with the combination of ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches, forms the Jiazi (60 years) cycle.
January 25th, 2012 srmodh 104 views
Azerbaijan Post has issued a dragon stamps to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year to celebrate the upcoming year of the dragon. The year 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. In classical Western literature, the dragon is always regarded as a threatening evil creature that a young man must slay in order to become an adult, a knight or a hero.
In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon is an auspicious, mythical creature incarnated as an emperor, representing supreme power and commanding great respect. It is believed that people born in the Year of the Dragon are confident, courageous and clever.
January 25th, 2012 srmodh 102 views
According to the Chinese zodiac calendar the New Year falls on January 23 when the Year of the Dragon begins. The dragon, the only animal of the Chinese zodiac year that is not real, is a creature of special significance for Chinese people. The dragon has been seen as a powerful almighty king because it was made up of different parts of animals such as tiger, fish, snake and eagle. In the Orient the dragon was not seen as a threatening evil being as in the West but rather a symbol of power, superiority and rule.
January 20th, 2012 srmodh 269 views
Macau post issued a set of stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring Dragon in five elements.
Water Dragon – The water dragon is a kind of Marine Dragon, which is a member of the popular dragons and along with the current dragons. The character of the water dragon is to drift with the tide and his career also goes agreeable.
January 13th, 2012 srmodh 462 views
Thinking of dragons may conjure up fire-breathing, serpent-like beasts of fantastic legends, but in many Asian cultures, these magical, mythical creatures are benevolent, associated with wisdom and longevity. They are revered for their influence over the primal forces of nature; for example, the Chinese water dragon has potent and auspicious powers over rainfall, hurricanes and floods.
January 13th, 2012 srmodh 561 views
The 2012 Lunar New Year – Year of the Dragon stamp issue features the revered Dragon from Chinese legend. The Year of the Dragon is considered the luckiest and those born in that year are likely to be brave, tempestuous, powerful, wise and perfectionists.
The stamps show the development of the Chinese character for the Dragon, shown fully in the $1.80 stamp, and the way it is derived from its pictorial representation, shown in the 60c stamp.
PHILANIPPON2011 international stamp exhibition will be held at Yokohama, Japan from July 28 to August 2, 2011
