Hongkong Post announced today (April 29) that selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications, and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, and the United Nations will be available for sale from tomorrow (April 30).
China Post issued the "Year of Jiachen" special stamps to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The "Golden Dragon Flying Forward" stamp depicts a high-spirited golden dragon wriggling agilely with majesty. The other stamp, named "Two Dragons Offering Blessings," is based on a traditional Chinese auspicious pattern. The round and square elements of the stamp and design embodied the concept of "heaven is round, and the earth is square" and achieved a harmonious and solemn aesthetic. In addition, postal administrations worldwide continue the tradition of issuing zodiac stamps to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Liechtensteinische Post AG issued a set of stamps on "Chinese Signs of the Zodiac: Dragon," emphasizing the elegance and vitality of the dragon. Isle of Man Post Office presented "Year of the Dragon" stamps on the theme of the legend of four dragons, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. These stamps highlight various depictions of dragons, which are highly collectible.
Annual albums released by various postal administrations will also be put on sale concurrently. The stamp albums, comprising a rich collection of special stamps issued in 2023 with descriptions and illustrations, are not to be missed by philatelists.
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