Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations
China Post issued a set of two special stamps titled “Year of Yisi”. The first stamp, “Snake Presents Bumper Harvest”, captures the vibrant imagery of a golden coiling snake in traditional Chinese culture. The golden snake, holding an ear of wheat in its mouth, symbolises a good harvest and an affluent life. The second stamp, “Happiness Embraces All Blessings”, depicting the cursive-script Chinese character “福” (fu, meaning “happiness”) formed by three snakes, is an innovative piece of work that is concise and untrammelled, with a sense of gracefulness and smoothness. Macao Post and Telecommunications released the sixth issue of the fourth series of Chinese Zodiac philatelic products with the stamp theme “Lunar Year of the Snake”. The stamps vividly depict snakes in different postures in the style of traditional Chinese ink painting.
In addition, postal administrations around the world continue the tradition of issuing zodiac stamps to welcome the Year of the Snake. Australia Post launched a set of three stamps entitled “Lunar New Year of the Snake”. The three stamps are decorated with, respectively, gold coins, gold ingots and a money tree, which are feng shui elements representing wealth and prosperity. Isle of Man Post Office issued a set of four stamps to celebrate the “Year of the Snake”. The stamps depict a colourful illustration of a snake with various decorations inspired by the traditions of Lunar New Year, symbolising harmony, prosperity, hope and renewal in the Year of the Snake. Liechtensteinische Post AG issued a stamp which combines two traditional Chinese cultural elements, namely snakes and mahjong tiles. New Zealand Post issued a set of four stamps to celebrate the “Year of the Snake”. Each stamp, combining Chinese traditions with New Zealand characteristics, depicts the interactions between a child and a snake, exuding a joyous new year atmosphere.
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 2024 with descriptions and illustrations, are not to be missed by philatelists.
The selected philatelic products will be available for sale at the Hongkong Post online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hkIssued at HKT 14:51
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