The Thailand Post has issued a postage stamp featuring Dragon as a part of coming new year 2012.
The Dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and the only animal that is legendary. The Dragon is associated with potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, hurricane, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. With this, the Emperor of China usually uses the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power.
Year of the Dragon 2012 – Thailand
January 6th, 2012 
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2,861 viewsYear of Dragon 2012 – Philippines
January 6th, 2012 srmodh 868 views
The Philippine Postal Corporation recently came up with the New Year 2012: “Year Of The Dragon” stamps. The Dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and the only animal that is legendary. The Dragon is associated with potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, hurricane, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck.
Year of the Dragon – Vietnam
January 2nd, 2012 srmodh 793 views
The Dragon, is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and the only animal that is legendary. Dragon in Vietnamese called with different names “Thin” or “Long”. Traditionally, in Vietnam, Dragon has been respected & worshiped as a supernatural animal but quite close to every people & everywhere.
Year of the Dragon 2012 – Taiwan
January 2nd, 2012 srmodh 1,030 views
To welcome the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, Chunghwa Post issued a set of two New Year’s Greeting Postage Stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring the upcoming year’s animal sign. Continuing the pop modern art and traditional Chinese ink-wash styles of the 2010 issue, the vignette of each of the stamps features a dragon or dragons colored with regal purple and nature’s green against an orange background with random yellow splatters. The bright color scheme brings a joyous atmosphere to the Year of the Dragon.
Happy New Year 2012
December 31st, 2011 srmodh 2,587 views
New year is the time to forget every bad memory of the past year and start your life afresh. So, get up and hug all you loved ones and promise to keep them happy always. I wish new year bring happiness and prosperity to your life. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012.
Archaeological Survey of India
December 31st, 2011 srmodh 872 views
The Archaeological Survey of India is a department of the Government of India, attached to the Ministry of Culture. The ASI is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of archaeological heritage of the country in accordance with the various acts of the Indian Parliament. According to its website, the ASI’s function is to “explore, excavate, conserve, preserve and protect the monuments and sites of National & International Importance.”
