Liechtenstein 2026 - Dance Theater

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Dance Theater

With the “Dance theater” series of permanent stamps, Philately Liechtenstein explores the expressive power of dance as a fusion of movement, art, and emotion. The four designs capture different moods and forms of contemporary dance, illustrating how the body, music, and space engage in dialogue with one another.

The “Rock murmurs” stamp (face value CHF 1.20) explores the connection between movement and nature. Power, rhythm, and grounding merge into a choreography reminiscent of the dynamics of alpine landscapes.

“La Principessa” (face value CHF 1.90) focuses on the poetic and narrative side of dance. Expression, elegance, and vulnerability combine to create a stage character that bridges tradition and contemporary interpretation.

“Barefoot & Brocade” (face value CHF 2.50) plays with contrasts such as closeness and distance, freedom and discipline. Here, dance is experienced as a physical expression of inner emotions and personal stories.

“In Green” (face value CHF 3.10) embodies energy, community, and creative transformation. Movement becomes the visible rhythm of inspiration, encounter, and shared experience.

The series explores central themes of dance: movement as an expression of passion, courage, and creativity, as well as a resonant space for emotions, community, and artistic freedom.

Our new self-adhesive definitive stamps are dedicated to “Fasnacht”(meaning carnival), a tradition that is actively celebrated in Liechtenstein. “Fasnacht” comes from Middle High German and literally means the night before the start of Christian Lent. With these colorful stamps, we want to highlight this tradition that is typical of the region. Shortly after the turn of the year, many venues are decorated and the first masked balls and parades begin. One highlight is the international “Parade” (face value CHF 1.00) in Schaan with over 1,600 participants. In earlier times, on Fat Thursday, young people would try to lure housewives away from their “Soup pot” (face value CHF 1.20) and steal the pot or the roast. This custom is hardly practiced in Liechtenstein today.

On the other hand, the “Guggamusik” (face value CHF 1.90) is very popular. These are music groups in elaborate costumes who provide loud and eerily beautiful accompaniment to many events and organize big concerts. There are no limits to the imagination when it comes to costumes and “Masks” (face value CHF 2.50). Carnival newspapers such as “Wingertesel,” “Räbahobel,” and many more are also eagerly awaited, as they delight in poking fun at the misfortunes and funny incidents of the past year.