The show theme “Bridging the World of Peace Through Stamp” is to inspire the effort of world societies in achieving the eternal peace all over the world. More and more we realize that stamp has changed its track from merely a mean of showing payment of mail delivery to valuable collectible items.

“Indonesia 2012″ is expected to become the largest philatelic exhibition ever held in Indonesia. Earlier, Indonesia has successfully conducted philatelic exhibitions in Asia-Pacific three times, namely “Indopex ’93″ in Surabaya (1993), “Jakarta ’95″ in Jakarta (1995), and “Jakarta 2008″ in Jakarta (2008). Indonesia has also been a world philatelic exhibition organizers specifically for teens class “Indonesia ’96″ in Bandung (1996).

INDONESIA 2012 LOGO

Pigeons are known as a symbol of peace as well as a reliable courier letter was carrying an envelope. All around there are plants that represent the ecosystem that we must protect. Entirely described by the batik style.

INDONESIA 2012 MASCOT

The mascot of INDONESIA 2012 is respresented by a prehistoric reptile species called Komodo (Varanus Komodoensis).
The endangered species first lived during the time of dinosaurus millions of years ago and amazingly has survived until today on the island of Komodo, as well as neighbouring island of Rinca, Padar and West Flores of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The mascot shows a Komodo Wearing ‘kain tenunan ikat’ or local traditional hand-woven material and holding a magnifying glass.

The Organizers
The Organizers Secretariat of INDONESIA 2012
Kantor Filateli Jakarta JI.Pos No.2
Jakarta 10710 Indonesia
Telephone & Fax.: +62-21 –3518710
E-mail: filatelis_indonesia@yahoo.com
info@indonesia2012.com

LINKS:
http://www.indonesia2012.com
Federation of Internationale de Philatelie

DAY 1 – Saturday, 12 th February 2011
PEACE & HARMONY DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs

– 10:30 hrs to 11:30 hrs – Inauguration Ceremony – President visits the exhibition. Venue – Hamsadhwani
– 14:00 hrs to 14:30 hrs – Presentation function for Aerophilately stamps. Venue – Activity Area
– 15:00 hrs to 15:30 hrs – Release of Special Cover – ONGC. Venue – Hamsadhwani
– 15:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs – National Level Quiz Competition. Venue – Hamsadhwani
– 16:30 hrs to 17:00 hrs – Awards ceremony for the winners of National Level Quiz. Venue – Hamsadhwani
– 19:30 hrs to 20:30 hrs – Light and Sound Show. Venue – Old Fort

DAY 2 – Sunday, 13 th February 2011
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs

– 11:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – Gujarat Tourism. Venue – Activity Area
– 15:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – Western Union. Venue – Activity Area
– 19:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs – Stamp Release on Legendary Heroines of Indian Cinema. Venue – Imperial Hotel Lawns

DAY 3 – Monday, 14 th February 2011
YOUTH DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrsTime Schedule

– 11:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – SPMCIL. Venue – Activity Area
– 15:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – St. Michael Group of Institutions. Venue – Activity Area

DAY 4 – Tuesday, 15 th February 2011
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs

– 11:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – HCL. Venue – Activity Area
– 15:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – Sethu Educational Trust Institute of Technology. Venue – Activity Area
– 16:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs – Release of Special Cover – HP Venue – Activity Area

DAY 5 – Wednesday, 16 th February 2011
CULTURE & HERITAGE DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs

– 11:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – Incredible India. Venue – Activity Area
– 15:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – Arya Vaidya Salar Kottakal. Venue – Activity Area

DAY 6 – Thursday, 17 th February 2011
ENVIRONMENT DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs

– 11:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – On Environment Day by India Post. Venue – Activity Area
– 12:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs – Awards ceremony for the winners of the Exhibition. Venue – Activity Area
– 15:00 hrs to 15:30 hrs – Release of Special Cover – ICICI Prudential Life. Venue – Activity Area
– 19:30 hrs to 22:00 hrs – Awards Night followed by Palmares Dinner. Venue – Hotel Taj Palace

DAY 7 – Friday, 18th February 2011
AEROPHILATELY DAY – 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs

– 11:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs – Release of Special Cover – Air India.

For more information visit: http://www.indipex2011.com

Also known as ‘Personalised stamp‘, My Stamp is a wonderful way to celebrate special occasions such as engagements, birth of a baby, or to send as greetings to loved ones and friends. You can now have photographs of yourself and your loved ones on a real India Post stamp sheet.

Send out greetings on special occasions with a difference with stamps beaming your photograph or just preserve the stamp sheet.

The template on My Stamp would be printed on the six themes:

1. Trains
2. Aeroplanes
3. Wildlife
4. Panchatantra
5. Sun Signs
6. Taj Mahal

Each template is designed on one of the above themes and has 12 personalized stamps perforated on it. One can get their personalized stamps on their favorite photograph on all of the themes mentioned above. So come to the “My Stamp” counter at the INDIPEX 2011 with your photograph, or have one clicked there and walk out with your very own stamp. All for only Rs. 150 per sheet.

The venue is the Arena Manawatu – Arena 3 hall which is about 20 minutes walk from the Square in the centre of Palmerston North. There is ample parking on and around Pascal Street and the venue is serviced by 3 bus routes nearby. The Organising Committee is confident that with your support PALMPEX 2010 will be a great success.

The Palmpex 2010 Stamp Show will be a chance to let stamp collectors display their collection in a public forum and be judged by national and international judges. A good number of stamp dealers will have stands at this exhibition.

Palmerston North has been host to a number of stamp exhibitions in the past, from Stampex 71 (A National Junior Stamp Exhibition), to Palmpex 82 and Palmpex 99 – all very successful.

For more details Visit:  www.stampsnz.co.nz/palmpex

They will be displaying a 100-year cross section of the Ottoman and Turkish collections between 1840 and 1940 , a compilation that no one person or even institution can possibly put together. Most of the collections to be exhibited have won gold or grand gold medals at international competitions.

This exhibition alto constitutes proof that the current accomplishments of PTT, the Turkish Postal Authority, which is marking the 170th anniversary of its establishment nowadays , are no accident.

The Postal Administration was undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated institutions of the Ottoman Empire. Our research has established that there were about 3,500 different post offices operating within the Empire. The post offices of the Empire and its natural heir, the Turkish Republic , no doubt witnessed important historical events throughout the world.

All collectors are requested to spare time to visit this unique and probably one-time exhibition over 5-15 December,2010.

For More Information visit: www.istanbul2010exhibition.com

On the day of opening, 4th August, Thai post issued a special stamp featuring Thai silk, the world’s first all hand made production.

Amongst special stamps were 3D stamps, UV coating stamps, Material-affixed stamps, etc.

The exhibition was concluded on 12 August 2010 with the announcement of the 3 Grand winners of Bangkok 2010:
1. Grand Prix National : Foongvanich Prakit : Thailand : King Rama VI and King Rama VII
2. Grand Prix International : Gary Brown : Aden Postal History
3. Grand Prix d’ Honneur : Inoue Kazuyuki : Korean Postal History 1876 – 1910

Please send your comments and more info about the Exhibition.
All the Images provided by Tanawan from Thailand

With tie-ups with various companies, we hope both many collectors and ordinary citizens gather, making it a good opportunity to find significance of philatelic culture and create a bright future.

Date
July 28 – Aug 2, 2011
10am to 6pm (3 pm on Aug 2)

Venue
Pacifico Yokohama
Exhibition Hall
1-1-1.1 Minatomirai, Nihi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, Japan

Class
12 classes: FIP Championship Class, Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Maximaphily, Revenue, Thematic Philately, Youth Philately, One-Frame Exhibit, Philatelic Literature

Web Address
www.philanippon.jp

The patronage of FEPA and the recognition of FIP will make PHILALUX 2011 a part of the international philatelic and cultural life and it will create new human relations and deepen existing friendships.

Philatelic exhibitions have a long tradition in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: the first took place in 1952 and since then, roughly every 10 years, P&TLuxembourg and the FSPL have had the honor of offering to philatelists and the general public an occasion to celebrate the magnificent pastime that collecting postage stamps represents. The last international exhibition of this type in Luxembourg goes back to 1998 with the organization of the JUVALUX philatelic exhibition for youths which exhibitors present at the time still remember today.

The PHILALUX 2011 exhibition will be a unique occasion to measure once again the interest the inhabitants of the Grande Region have for philately.

Very high quality European stamp collections will attract a large and interested public. To generate even more attention from the public and the media, P&TLuxembourg will present a special program of new stamp issues during the exhibition. In addition, the organisers will take advantage of PHILALUX 2011 to launch an extensive communication and promotional campaign relating to philately. This campaign will last more than six months and will target the entire « Grande Region ». The effort in communication about philately together with the presence many postal enterprises and stamp dealers will act as a stimulus for philately.

Exhibition Dates: 28 April 2011 to 1 May 2011

Opening Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00 h
Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00h

Exhibition Center:
Luxexpo S.A.
10 circuit de la Foire Internationale
L-1347 Luxembourg-Kirchberg

Website: www.philalux.lu

Shimla GPO-Shimla GPO on the Mall,established in 1883 on the site of a house known and as ”Cony Lodge”, is one of the oldest Post Office Buildings in the Country.During the British Raj, Shimla was the summer capital.

Delhi GPO-Delhi GPO is among the very few buildings of India Post which has been given the status of Heritage Building by the Archaeological Survey of India and is is in close proximity to the historical Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

Nagpur GPO-Nagpur GPO considered the mother institution in the Postal Circle of the Central Province, is housed in a majestic Victorian building, once the seat of erstwhile Postmaster General Of CP & Berar.

Cooch Behar HPO-Cooch Behar HPO in 1875 the Post & Telegraph Office Of the Cooch Behar state is learnt to have been introduced under the administrative control of Rangpur Postal Division.

Udagamandalam HPO-Udagmandalam HPO The first Post Office at Udagamandalam was opened in 1826 with an establishment of a writer and two delivery peons.There are no records as to where the office originally was.

Title: Postal Heritage Buildings of India
Date of Issue: 13 May 2010
Country: India
Denominations: 500p x 6

Source: www.indiapost.gov.in

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Issued on 14 May 1904, the Edward VII 6d purple, overprinted I.R. Official, has earned the handle “Britain’s rarest stamp” due to the fact that it was issued on the very day that an official order came into effect withdrawing all official stamps from use.

The only known examples of this stamp in existence today belong to the Royal Collection and one or two museums such as the National Postal Museum.

‘Examples of this rarity just don’t come on to the open market’ said Stanley Gibbons Director of Great Britain Stamps, Vince Cordell.

This wonderful philatelic treasure is the key stamp for any collector hoping to build a complete collection of Great Britain.

‘This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the rarest and most coveted stamps in the world’ said Mr Cordell.

This stamp is the only known example to have been in private hands, which came from a collection in Switzerland in the 1950s and has been passed from one private collection to another before being offered to Stanley Gibbons earlier this year.

For these reasons, the 6d I.R. Official has become known as a ‘mythological’ stamp. Collectors from around the world, visiting the London 2010 International Stamp exhibition have been fascinated by this rarity on the Stanley Gibbons stand.

‘It’s great to see people’s eyes widen when they see we have the 6d I.R. Official here on the stand. They can see that it really is here and we do have it for sale’ said Stanley Gibbons Director of Group Sales and Marketing, Keith Heddle.

So far no one has parted with the £375,000 needed to own Britain’s rarest stamp but collectors around the world are enjoying the spectacle of seeing this rare philatelic treasure for themselves.