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, [...]
December 9th, 2011 srmodh 423 viewsHong Kong enjoys a vast cultural landscape, boasting museums of various kinds with a rich array of magnificent exhibits. Hongkong Post issued its first set of “Hong Kong Museums Collection” special stamps in 2009, with the theme of Chinese calligraphy and painting. The second set on Hong Kong’s culture and history is now released to [...]
November 30th, 2011 srmodh 311 viewsHandicraft is the art of creating decorative and utility items completely by hand or with simple tools. The emphasis is on craftsmanship. The cultural significance of handicraft is the preservation of heritage and traditional techniques. Hongkong Post and Romfilatelia jointly issue a set of two stamps on handicrafts to showcase masterpieces from the two places, [...]
September 4th, 2011 srmodh 947 viewsThe first post office in Hong Kong was opened on 25 August 1841, heralding the beginning of the local postal service. In response to subsequent socio-economic developments, our postal service has moved with the times, ever expanding and innovating to meet public demand. The year 2011 marks the 170th anniversary of postal services in Hong [...]
January 21st, 2011 srmodh 1,327 viewsThis is the twelfth Lunar New Year special stamp issue in the third series released by Hongkong Post. The first and second sets of special stamps for the Year of the Rabbit were issued in 1975 and 1987 respectively. Lunar New Year is the most important Chinese festivity that follows a 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle.
October 29th, 2010 srmodh 951 viewsHongkong post issued a special stamps featuring the winning pieces of the Children Stamp Design Competition 2009 – Hong Kong in my Eyes organised by Hongkong Post.
World Stamp Competition nicknamed "INDONESIA 2012" will be held from 18 to 24 June 2012 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta.
Australia is hosting an International Stamp Exhibition, AUSTRALIA 2013 in Melbourne, from 10 - 15 May 2013 at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, Melbourne.
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