Sunday, August 4, 2024
China 2023 - The Knick-Knack Peddler
Date of Issue: 18 June 2023
Denomination: 240 fen
Designer: Wang Huming
Size of Stamps: 55 * 42 mm
Perforation: 13
Sheet Composition: 12
Size of Sheet: 203 * 200 mm
Size of S/S:
190 * 85 mm for S/S
138 * 50 mm for S/S stamp
Perforation of S/S: 13
Printing Process: Offset and Engraving
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works
Denomination: 240 fen
Designer: Wang Huming
Size of Stamps: 55 * 42 mm
Perforation: 13
Sheet Composition: 12
Size of Sheet: 203 * 200 mm
Size of S/S:
190 * 85 mm for S/S
138 * 50 mm for S/S stamp
Perforation of S/S: 13
Printing Process: Offset and Engraving
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works
The artwork was done by Song Dynasty artist Li Song 李嵩 (1166–1243) and is currently held by the National Palace Museum. The painting translates roughly to Picture of the Merchant or Picture of the Shopkeeper. It is part of what is called the Li Song Lang Scroll. It is made of silk and is 25.5 cm long, 70.4 cm wide. This site has an interesting biography on Li Song 李嵩_百度百科 (baidu.com). You’ll need to use a translator to read it, but worth the effort.
… showing the merchant carrying the burden of groceries, bending over overwhelmed, and the joy of the cheering children running to tell each other. The cargo carries a wide range of items, from pots and plates and children’s toys to fruit and melon pastries. In the Southern Song Dynasty, when the circulation of goods was not yet developed, the merchants walked the streets and alleys, a pair of goods was a small department store, the merchants not only brought the goods needed for the remote countryside, but also brought a variety of novel news, the arrival of the merchants was often as lively as a festival, Li Song depicted such a scene in the picture. The painter used the theme of the goods … to express an aspect of the life of the Southern Song Dynasty, and those dazzling objects, although many of them have unknown uses today, but they truly record the lifestyle of the people of the Southern Song Dynasty and are rare and precious historical materials for folklorists. Li Song Lang Scroll – Palace Museum (dpm.org.cn) (translated from the original)
China 2024 - Yue Opera (Yue Ju)
Technical Details:
Date of Issue: May 20th, 2024
Denomination: 360 fen
Designer: Lu Jienan, Guo Xianlu
Size of stamps: 30 * 40 mm
Perforation: 13.5
Sheet composition: 12
Size of sheet: 150 * 190 mm
Printing process: Offset
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works
China 2023 - Tai Chi Quan, Chinese Martial Art
Technical Details:
Date of Issue: 08 August 2023
Denomination: 360 fen
Designer: Wang Yaping, Zhang Fan
Size of stamps: 40 * 30 mm
Perforation: 13
Sheet composition: 12
Size of sheet: 150 * 60 mm
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Taiwan 1992 - Living in the Countryside
Technical Details:
Issue Date: 22 September 1992
Dimension of stamps(mm.) 30x49
Printer: China Engraving & Printing Works, R.O.C.
Designer: Li Chi-mao
Sheet Composition: 10×5
Process: Deep etch offset
Paper: Locally-made mat finished, watermarked stamp paper with gum
Perforation: 11 1/2
Many of the beliefs of our people are a combination of religion and ancient myths. The adoration of spirit and soul and to remember the endeavors of our ancestors through the activities of the temple fair have positive influences on daily life. Through the devoutness of religious duties, our people are able to readjust body and spirit. This set of stamps depicts the pure and simple characteristics of our religious culture through the prosperity of a temple fair of the countryside. It consists of five 5.00 stamps which are arranged in a se-tenant strip.
Dimension of stamps(mm.) 30x49
Printer: China Engraving & Printing Works, R.O.C.
Designer: Li Chi-mao
Sheet Composition: 10×5
Process: Deep etch offset
Paper: Locally-made mat finished, watermarked stamp paper with gum
Perforation: 11 1/2
Many of the beliefs of our people are a combination of religion and ancient myths. The adoration of spirit and soul and to remember the endeavors of our ancestors through the activities of the temple fair have positive influences on daily life. Through the devoutness of religious duties, our people are able to readjust body and spirit. This set of stamps depicts the pure and simple characteristics of our religious culture through the prosperity of a temple fair of the countryside. It consists of five 5.00 stamps which are arranged in a se-tenant strip.
Taiwan 2021 - Hakka Festival
Technical Details:
Issue Date: 24 November 2021
Dimension of stamps: 50 mm × 30 mm
Printer: China Color Printing Co., Ltd.
Designer: KN Creative Design Co., Ltd.
Sheet Composition 20（4 × 5）
Print Color: Colorful
Process: Offset
Paper: Phosphorescent stamp paper
Perforation: 13 × 12½
To introduce the customs of Taiwan’s Hakka people, Chunghwa Post has specially released a set of four stamps on Hakka festivals. The stamps are described below:
1. Miaoli Dragon Bombing Festival (NT$8): This refers to the lighting of firecrackers during dragon dances. The more firecrackers, the better the effect, as the smoke makes it appear as if the dragon spirits are weaving through the clouds. A Lantern Festival custom that is unique to Miaoli, dragon bombing has been performed since early days of Hakka settlements in the county. It comprises seven steps: making the dragon, inviting the dragon, dotting the eyes of the dragon, welcoming the dragon, lighting firecrackers around the dragon, following the dragon, and sending off the dragon for his return to heaven.
2. Liudui Defending the City Walls Festival (NT$8): The custom dates to the early years of the pioneering Hakka settlements in Pingtung’s Liudui, when local patrols would light firecrackers to alert the community about enemy incursions. With changing times, it became an activity used to pray to the Hakka Land God for good fortune in spring.
3. Taichung Dongshi Xin Ding Ban Festival (NT$12): In early Hakka agricultural society, villagers would offer rice cakes to the Land God and Goddess to pray for a baby. When their wishes were met, they would then offer thanks with even more rice cakes. These rice cake offerings are known as xin ding ban, or new child cakes. For baby boys, the cakes are molded into turtle shapes; for baby girls, peach shapes.
4. Guoxing Chenggong Festival (NT$12): The festival includes activities that capture the resolute reputation of the Hakka ethnic group, exemplified by the phrase: “Work fervently, ploughing field and slope.” The festival symbolizes the energy and solidarity of the people in Nantou’s Guoxing Township. Each team is composed of seven to eleven members. One is the flag capturer, and the rest push a “battleship” that carries the flag capturer and a statue of Zheng Chenggong. The first team that grabs the flag wins the blessings of Koxinga and thus claims a symbol of “success.”
Dimension of stamps: 50 mm × 30 mm
Printer: China Color Printing Co., Ltd.
Designer: KN Creative Design Co., Ltd.
Sheet Composition 20（4 × 5）
Print Color: Colorful
Process: Offset
Paper: Phosphorescent stamp paper
Perforation: 13 × 12½
To introduce the customs of Taiwan’s Hakka people, Chunghwa Post has specially released a set of four stamps on Hakka festivals. The stamps are described below:
1. Miaoli Dragon Bombing Festival (NT$8): This refers to the lighting of firecrackers during dragon dances. The more firecrackers, the better the effect, as the smoke makes it appear as if the dragon spirits are weaving through the clouds. A Lantern Festival custom that is unique to Miaoli, dragon bombing has been performed since early days of Hakka settlements in the county. It comprises seven steps: making the dragon, inviting the dragon, dotting the eyes of the dragon, welcoming the dragon, lighting firecrackers around the dragon, following the dragon, and sending off the dragon for his return to heaven.
2. Liudui Defending the City Walls Festival (NT$8): The custom dates to the early years of the pioneering Hakka settlements in Pingtung’s Liudui, when local patrols would light firecrackers to alert the community about enemy incursions. With changing times, it became an activity used to pray to the Hakka Land God for good fortune in spring.
3. Taichung Dongshi Xin Ding Ban Festival (NT$12): In early Hakka agricultural society, villagers would offer rice cakes to the Land God and Goddess to pray for a baby. When their wishes were met, they would then offer thanks with even more rice cakes. These rice cake offerings are known as xin ding ban, or new child cakes. For baby boys, the cakes are molded into turtle shapes; for baby girls, peach shapes.
4. Guoxing Chenggong Festival (NT$12): The festival includes activities that capture the resolute reputation of the Hakka ethnic group, exemplified by the phrase: “Work fervently, ploughing field and slope.” The festival symbolizes the energy and solidarity of the people in Nantou’s Guoxing Township. Each team is composed of seven to eleven members. One is the flag capturer, and the rest push a “battleship” that carries the flag capturer and a statue of Zheng Chenggong. The first team that grabs the flag wins the blessings of Koxinga and thus claims a symbol of “success.”
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Saudi Arabia 2024 - Saudi Ardah Dances
The Saudi Post Corporation (SPL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has issued a commemorative postage stamp featuring the Saudi Ardah dance. This newly released Ardah postage stamp serves as a representation of the nation’s vibrant cultural heritage, thereby reinforcing its national legacy.
The Saudi Ardah is a collective dance performed by men, symbolizing unity between the leadership and the people. It evokes enthusiasm and reflects an emotional bond, demonstrating love for the land and loyalty to the nation's leaders. Characterized by joyful and energetic movements, the dance is accompanied by harmonious rhythmic unity. Elevated with prestige and solemnity, it incorporates the national flag and swords, creating a magnificent visual spectacle.
The SPL regularly issues postage stamps to commemorate significant national events, including religious, cultural, artistic, and sports occasions, as well as notable international events. Each stamp serves as a tribute to pivotal moments or immortalizes prominent scenes from Saudi Arabia's history. Consequently, it appeals not only to stamp collectors worldwide but also to historians interested in documenting history.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Mongolia 2024 - 50th anniversary of Diplomatic relations between Mongolia and The Federal Republic of Germany
Stamps size: 40x40mm
Sheetlet size: 135x85mm
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Armenia 2024 - Armenian Coats of Arms (8th Definitive Issue)
8th Definitive Issue. Armenian Coats of Arms
Оn March , 2024 nine postage stamps dedicated to the theme “18th Definitive Issue. Armenian Coats of Arms” have been put into circulation. The postage stamps depict the Royal Coat of Arms (XIII-XIV cc.) of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
The postage stamps also depict the inscriptions “ROYAL COAT OF ARMS”, “ARMENIAN KINGDOM OF CILICIA” in Armenian and English languages.
Date of issue: March, 2024
Designer: David Dovlatyan
Consultant on heraldic elements: Samvel Grigoryan (Doctor of History of the Paul-Valéry University of Montpellier, Institute of Medieval Research of the Austrian Academy of Sciences)
Printing house: Cartor, France
Size: 20,0 x 24,0 mm
Stamps per sheet: 20 pcs
Print run:
10 - 50 000 pcs
20 - 50 000 pcs
50 - 50 000 pcs
100 - 50 000 pcs
320 - 100 000 pcs
380 - 500 000 pcs
400 - 100 000 pcs
1000 - 50 000 pcs
1600 - 50 000 pcs
20 - 50 000 pcs
50 - 50 000 pcs
100 - 50 000 pcs
320 - 100 000 pcs
380 - 500 000 pcs
400 - 100 000 pcs
1000 - 50 000 pcs
1600 - 50 000 pcs
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