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50th Anniversary of the first RTÉ Broadcast

srmodh — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:44:40 +0000

An Post issued three stamps commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the first Irish television broadcasts. The stamps feature TVs and a hand-held device, which evoke a sense of the Past, Present & Future. On the screens are iconic images of The Late Late Show host Gay Byrne, children’s TV presenter, Emma O’Driscoll, on the set of Hubble and renowned newsreader, Anne Doyle.

The Late Late Show showcased many debates and controversies, alongside music, song, comedy and celebrity interviews, and transformed the boundaries of what could be publicly discussed. Its continuing place at the top of the Television ratings is testimony to its uniqueness as an Irish Television format.

RTÉ now provides up to 12 hours daily of Young People’s Television, giving today’s Irish youngsters their own TV brands. Young people can see themselves, their Ireland and their lives on RTÉjr and TRTÉ. From the first days of Irish Television Daithí Lacha, Brogeen Follows the Magic Tune, Amuigh Faoin Spéir and Wanderly Wagon introduced a range of formats and, more recently, The Den and Hubble have in turn become part of young Irish life.

Television’s first News bulletins added the face of the studio newsreader to the familiar radio voice. Now News delivery has expanded almost beyond recognition, with live reports and interviews from every corner of the globe. And yet the face and voice in the studio continue to play a vital role. The newsreader is the trusted presence confirming the public’s faith in its broadcast news.

Title: 50th Anniversary of the first RTÉ Broadcast
Date of Issue: 24 November 2011
Country: Ireland
Denominations: 3 x 55c

Source: http://www.anpost.ie

Joint Issue Australia-Korea

srmodh — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:10:29 +0000

Following a visit to Australia by President Lee Myung-bak in March 2009, this year has been declared a Year of Friendship between Australia and South Korea to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The 2011 Year of Friendship builds on the professional, community and institutional links between Australia and Korea to enhance mutual understanding, friendship and goodwill. It also helps to project a well-informed, contemporary image of Australia in Korea.

60c Haegeum musician
This stamp features a woman shown playing a haegeum, a traditional Korean musical instrument. This two-stringed vertical instrument dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392).

$1.65 Didgeridoo musician
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument that originated in northern Australia at least 1,500 years ago. It is composed of a eucalyptus hardwood branch hollowed out by termites over time.

Title: Joint Issue Australia-Korea
Date of Issue: 30 October 2011
Country: Australia
Denominations: 60c, $1.65

Source: www.auspost.com.au

The 50th Anniversary of Korea-Australia Diplomatic Ties

srmodh — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:03:49 +0000

The year 2011 is a meaningful year that marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Australia. Australia participated in the Korean War in 1950 as a member of the UN forces. During the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1961, the two countries have solidified their friendship and amity through active exchanges in various areas such as politics, economy, culture, society, etc. In celebration and commemoration of this 50th anniversary, Korea Post and Australia Post are issuing a joint stamp featuring traditional musical instruments of the two countries – the Haegeum of Korea and Didgeridoo of Australia.

Being a string-rubbing instrument, Haegeum produces its sound by rubbing the bow on two strings. On the bamboo-made resonance box, a long bamboo stick is attached and over this bamboo stick, two strings made of silk thread are tied. Resin is administered onto the bow made of horsehair, and the bow is put between the two strings. When the bow is rubbed against the strings, the sound is produced. Haegeum has no fixed clef: the pitch of the sound is determined by the position of the hand on the strings and the intensity of string-pulling. Due to its clarity and generally high pitch, the Haegeum is also called “Ggang ggang i” and characterized by its poignant tone. Widely used in court music and folk music, it has recently made a comeback in fusion music, gaining huge popularity among the public.

The Didgeridoo, a wind instrument, was created about 1,500 years ago by the aboriginal people in Northern Australia. It is made primarily from eucalyptus trees growing in Australia with its surface decorated with various patterns and wax being administered on the instrumental part where the player’s mouth is placed. The longer the instrument is, the lower the tone it produces. The most commonly used Didgeridoo is 1.2 meters long. Didgeridoo produces its sounds through the player’s breath and lip vibration. Since ancient times, it has been played during ceremonies either together with dances and songs or as a solo. Today, it is being widely played not only in Australia but also around the world.

Title: The 50th Anniversary of Korea-Australia Diplomatic Ties
Date of Issue: 28 October 2011
Country: South Korea
Denominations: 270 won

Source: http://www.koreapost.go.kr

2011 Millennial Anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana

srmodh — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:04:07 +0000

A thousand years ago, work commenced on Korea’s first woodcut Tripitaka, the “Chojo Daejanggyeong” or “the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana.” Tripitaka (Daejanggyeong) is the collection of “Gyeongjang (Sutra Pitaka),” the compilation of Buddha’s utterances, “Yuljang (Vinaya Pitaka),” the record of Buddhist precepts and “Nonjang (Abhidhamma Pitaka),” the translation of what Buddha said. It was during the Goguryeo era in the 4th century that Buddhism was first introduced to Korea. It steadily developed over the eras of Baekje and Silla to reach its heyday during the Goryeo era.

With the background of this Buddhist culture and in the face of the frequent invasions by the Khitan, Goryeo’s excellent scientific technologies, the art of printing and economic power were combined to create “Tripitaka Koreana,” which embodies Goryeo people’s desire to overcome those invasions through the mercy of Buddha.

Work on the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana began in the 2nd year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (the year 1011) during the Goryeo dynasty and its first engraving on woodblocks was accomplished in the 4th year of King Seonjong’s reign (the year 1029). The engraving resumed in 1046 and was completed in 1087. Based on the Gaebopan Tripitaka (the year 971) during the Northern Song dynasty, the world’s first woodcut Tripitaka, as well as referencing a selection of other Tripitakas in circulation during those days, the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana was created as Goryeo’s own unique Tripitaka. The superb cultural and academic foundations of those times resulted in the great feat of manufacturing “Gyojang,” the collection of Scriptures and Commentaries on the Tripitaka – the only one in the world. Currently, about 3,000 fascicles of the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana exist, holding a high bibliographical value. As the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana, stored at the Buin Temple in Palgong Mountain located in Daegu, was destroyed by fire in 1232 when Mongols invaded Korea, Jaejo Daejanggyeong (the Second-edition Tripitaka Koreana) was created from the 23th year (the year 1236) to the 38th year (the year 1251) of the reign of King Gojong of the Goryeo dynasty, which finally completed the 240-year-long, mammoth project of Tripitaka Koreana.

Title: 2011 Millennial Anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana
Date of Issue: 23 September 2011
Country: South Korea
Denominations: 250 won

Source: http://www.koreapost.go.kr/

Amnesty International 50th Anniversary

srmodh — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:22:06 +0000

Amnesty International is an international organization fighting for human rights all around the world. Amnesty was founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson, a Bristish lawyer. The organization is concerned with human rights regardless of politics, religious matters or ideology. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Price in 1977. The emblem for Amnesty which was designed by Diana Redhouse is based on a candle encircled in barbed wire. The origin of Amnesty can be traced to Mr. Benenson‘s campaign for human rights in connection with the imprisonment of Portuguese students that had been arrested for protesting against the infringement of political freedom.

In the sixties UNESCO granted Amnesty International a consultative status and since then Amnesty has worked closely with the United Nations. The Icelandic section of Amnesty International was formally founded in the Nordic House in Reykjavík on September 15th 1974. Amnesty International has promoted increased awareness of human rights in Iceland and has positively affected the live of numerous victims of human rights violations. The Section bases all its activities on objectivity, independence and international solidarity.

Title: Amnesty International 50th Anniversary
Date of Issue: 15 September 2011
Country: Island
Denominations: 100g

Source: www.postur.is

50th Anniversary of Jersey’s Finance Industry

srmodh — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:59:33 +0000

2011 marks the 50th anniversary of Jersey’s modern financial services industry when the Island first began to export its financial expertise and intellectual capital to the world.
A particular gravure printing effect together with a silver embossing gives the Miniature Sheet the appearance of a bank note.

Title: 50th Anniversary of Jersey’s Finance Industry
Date of Issue: 12 September 2011
Country: Jersey
Denominations: £3

Source: http://www.jerseypost.com/

50th Anniversary of WWF

srmodh — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:40:25 +0000

2011 marks the 50th anniversary of world wide fund for nature, an organization for nature protection with global network and influence. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.

It is the world’s largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 100 countries, supporting around 1,300 conservation and environmental projects. WWF is a foundation, in 2010 deriving 57% of funding from individuals and bequests, 17% from government sources (such as the World Bank, DFID, USAID) and 11% from corporations.

The stamps depicts
- Light-vented bulbul
- spotted dove
- yellow bittern
- Greater coucal

Title: 50th Anniversary of WWF
Date of Issue: 11 September 2011
Country: Macau
Denominations: 1.50, 2.50, 3.50 and 4.50 patacas

Source: www.macaupost.gov.mo

775th Anniversary of Battle of Saule

srmodh — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:46:48 +0000

In 1236, Pope Gregory IX declared the first crusade against Lithuanians having turned into the most important fight of that period, which took place on 22 September 1236 at the Miša River – the Battle of Saule between the Bothers of Sword and the army of Samogitians and Lithuanians. Covered by the shroud of Christianity, the true goal of the Sword Brothers was to conquer the Baltic lands.
On the battle route Mežuotn-Pamšis-Šiauliai, the defending warriors demonstrated the unity of ethnic tribes and reinforced the position of Lithuania in Europe. The success of the battle was determined by the unity of Northern and Western Samogitians and mutual support.

The significance of the battle was immense: Lithuania halted a great crusade and could further exist as a country.

Title: 775th Anniversary of Battle of Saule
Date of Issue: 17 September 2011
Country: Lithuania
Denominations: 2,45 Lt

Source: http://www.post.lt/

90 years of the Federation of Austrian Philatelist Societies

srmodh — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:42:46 +0000

The Federation of Austrian Philatelist Societies is celebrating its 90th birthday. It was on 9 March 1921 that representatives of 16 stamp collectors’ clubs came together in the once famous Dreierl restaurant in Vienna’s first district in order to found the Federation of Austrian Philatelist Societies, the VÖPh.

Title: 90 years of the Federation of Austrian Philatelist Societies
Date of Issue: 10 September 2011
Country: Austria
Denominations: 0.82 EUR

Source: http://www.post.at

XXV National Eucharistic Congress

srmodh — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:03:29 +0000

The stamp reproduces a tapestry from the early eighteenth century, inspired by a drawing by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the scene of the institution of the Eucharist, a work commissioned by the Confraternity of SS. Sacrament of Ancona and kept at the Diocesan Museum of Ancona.

Title: XXV National Eucharistic Congress
Date of Issue: 3 September 2011
Country: Italy
Denominations: € 0,60

Source: www.e-filatelia.poste.it