March 19th, 2013 
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Taiwan post issued a set of five stamps and a souvenir sheet on a Qing dynasty Embroidery lateral curtain with flower and bird embroidery from the National Museum of History’s collection. Traditionally, lateral curtains were mostly used to decorate the central hall of a house for a wedding or other celebratory occasion. This red silk [...]
January 15th, 2013 srmodh 2,220 views
Aland post issued a postage stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the Aland Art Museum. The stamp motif was chosen through a public vote between seven pre-selected works of art from the museum collection. A vote organized in the spring of 2012 allowed voters to choose between seven works of art by Henrik Nylund, [...]
January 13th, 2013 srmodh 835 views
Isle of Man issued beautiful set of stamps Chronicles of Man and The Lewis Chessmen, in collaboration with Manx National Heritage, to mark another return to the Island of the manuscript of the Chronicles of the Kings of Man and the Isles and the loan of six magnificent Lewis Chessmen showcased in the flagship exhibition [...]
August 4th, 2012 srmodh 2,612 views
The links between New Zealand and Samoa not only stem from the fact that they are close Pacific neighbours, but are also due to the large number of New Zealanders of Samoan descent living in New Zealand. Samoans make up around 50 per cent of New Zealand’s Pacific Island population and the arts and culture [...]
July 19th, 2012 srmodh 1,379 views
The Russian and Spanish posts issue two joint stamps in mutual recognition of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of both countries. The stamps are devoted to the Episcopal Palace in Astorga (León) and the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg. Designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, the Episcopal Palace of Astorga [...]
June 28th, 2012 srmodh 1,231 views
India Post issued a set of two stamp and a Sheet let depicting Shekhawati and Warli Paintings. Shekhawati painting originate from Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, known as the open-air art gallery of Rajasthan .It is popular in the districts of Jhunjhunu, Chiru, and Sikar. They were hugely popular during their era, such was the demand [...]
June 6th, 2012 srmodh 1,334 views
Matariki is celebrated throughout New Zealand, but in the south, Puaka (Rigel, part of the Orion constellation) appears in the sky at the same time as Matariki, and is widely acknowledged. M?ori rock art is visible throughout the country and the stamps in this issue depict examples of rock art documented in Te Waipounamu (the [...]
April 20th, 2012 srmodh 1,668 views
Australia post issued a set of 5 stamps featuring Rising Sun badge worn by Australian Army personnel. The stamp traces the design evolution of the Rising Sun badge, also known as the General Service badge, worn by Australian Army personnel. There is some uncertainty as to the origin of the first design, but the most [...]
April 5th, 2012 srmodh 1,830 viewsDublin Dance Festival 2012 Programme announced four new Irish postage stamps celebrating Irish Contemporary Dance. Dancers from the four featured Irish contemporary dance companies – Dance Theatre of Ireland; Coiscéim Dance Theatre, Fabulous Beast and Irish Modern Dance Theatre unveiled the diamond-shaped 55c stamps by top Irish designer, Ms Ger Garland.
December 9th, 2011 srmodh 1,088 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 [...]
Australia is hosting an International Stamp Exhibition, AUSTRALIA 2013 in Melbourne, from 10 - 15 May 2013 at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, Melbourne.
Thailand will host THAILAND 2013 - World Stamp Exhibition from 2 to14 August, on the 130th anniversary of the Thailand’s postal service.
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