Handicraft 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, [...]
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Joint Stamp Issue Romania – Hong Kong, China: Handicraft
November 30th, 2011 
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349 viewsAssuming its role of national and international cultural values and traditions promoter, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the joint stamp issue Romania – Hong Kong, China: Handicraft (Painted eggs and rice flour figurines). Painted eggs Kept from ancient times in the Romanian tradition – eggs painting represents a testimony of the continuation of the customs encountered [...]
Joint Issue Australia-Korea
November 29th, 2011 srmodh 322 viewsFollowing 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, [...]
The 50th Anniversary of Korea-Australia Diplomatic Ties
November 29th, 2011 srmodh 317 viewsThe 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 [...]
Joint issue : Republic of Belarus and Islamic Republic of Iran
October 9th, 2011 srmodh 888 viewsThe Mir Castle is a unique monument of Belarusian architecture of the 16th century. Its construction was initiated by the Belarusian magnate Yuri Ilinich in 1520-ies. Being one of the best examples of the Belarusian fortress building engineering of the 16th century the Mir Castle had for many centuries been used as a residence for [...]
Malta – Iceland Joint issue
September 22nd, 2011 srmodh 695 viewsMalta Post issued a Joint Stamp Issue with Iceland featuring ‘Fishing Villages’ as a common theme between the two islands.
