31 January 2014

Ceramics from Netherlands….

 

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Date of Issue : 27 January 2014

Here are new stamps from Netherlands . This Beautiful Netherlands 2014 series contains images of ceramic products from various cities in the Netherlands.On each of the five identical stamps shown above are ceramics from Loosdrecht is a detail of one of the signs of Loosdrecht porcelain that are depicted on the stamp.

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On each of the five identical stamps  ceramics Tegelen is a detail of one of the ceramic pieces from Tegelen that are depicted on the stamp derived.

Ceramics from Tegelen and Loosdrecht

For these stamps, designer Rutger Fuchs searched for special details that are so characteristic of these ceramic cities. Fuchs found this in Tegelen in a ceramic item of the young boy with a bird cage in his right hand and a bird in the left. “Here you see how many different techniques the Tegelen ceramic painters had mastered.”

Fuchs found the characteristic Loosdrecht porcelain element in the beautiful depiction of the branch with pink-red roses and green leaves. “The craftsmanship of the Loosdrecht porcelain painters emerges in the subtle colour shading.”

Together with Gracia Lebbink, Rutger Fuchs had previously designed the book series, Delft pottery: history of a national product, for The Hague Municipal Museum and publisher Waanders.

 

Sheetlet Paparazzo

A new sheetlet will be issued by Netherlands Post featuring cartoon character, Paparazzo.

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Date of Issue : 1 February 2014

From now PostNL has her own cartoon character: Paparazzo. Paparazzo each month at a major event for the Netherlands, and is doing a funny way of reporting. This time paparazzi at the European Championships in Hamar Skating.

 

From our Readers…

Warwick's Electric Theatre

Today's Times Of India published a nice article  on Warwick's Electric Theatre., which is now current Philatelic Bureau of Chennai. Mr Mohan V Raman, a  SIPA Life member,   has brought out this said subject cover in 2000 itself. Moreover this is venue of SIPA's 2nd Sunday monthly meeting for many years. Mr Theodaore Bhaskaran, Retired PMG, who was instrumental in preserving this monument.

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- Mahesh Parekh  - Chennai

( South India Philatelists’ Association )

Press Clippings

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THE STAMP OF MOVIE MAGIC

The City’s First Electric Cinema Theatre Now Serves As Its Philatelic Bureau But Little Is Being Done To Restore The Structure

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Heritage buildings aren't just pretty structures they're testimony to the traditions of a time past and to outstanding workmanship.Without a legal framework to protect them,were in danger of losing these stories of our roots


Its close to 100 years since the quaint red and white building,now housing the Philatelic Bureau on Anna Salai,was bought by the Postal and Telegraph Department after Warwick Major closed the city's first electric theatre that operated there.Either way,nothing on campus marks the milestone.


A plaque says the building was constructed in 1900 by Warwick Major as an electric theatre and that it was the first ever cinema house in south India.This building was bought by the P&T Department.For many years it housed the Mount Road Post Office, it reads.


There is little to peddle its cause from the outside: Experts describe it as a typical colonial office building,whose character has been changed extensively for practical purposes.Its old,but not too old.And,the buildings historical significance is greater than its architectural importance, said S Suresh of INTACH.In its heydays,the bureau one of the oldest in the country was among the biggest.Chennai has a long and vibrant philatelic tradition, said Suresh.With interest in philately waning,the bureau has lost much of its significance.

Read the whole article…

- Times of India 31st January 2014

30 January 2014

New stamp from India…

 

 

International Year of Crystallography

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Date of Issue : 30 January 2014

India Post released a Rs 20 stamp on International year of Crystallography on 30th January 2014.

Image Courtesy : Mansoor B. – Mangalore

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Stamp release ceremony at Bangalore

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Photo Credit : Jagannath Mani - Bangalore

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The United Nations (UN) has declared 2014 as the International Year of Crystallography (IYCr2014).IYCr2014 aims to increase public awareness of the importance of crystallography, which is the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals.

Club News

RAIPEX-2014 at Raipur
Chhattisgarh Circle of India Post is going to organise a division level philatelic exhibition in Raipur from 31st Jan to 2nd Feb2014 at Town hall Raipur.This will be organised along with Philatelic council of Raipur & Chhattisgarh philatelic society.This exhibition is divided into competitive  and invitee class. There is no entry fees.  During this exhibition one special cover on Budhism depicting  Sirpur  a heritage place recently visited by Dalai Lama and one  booklet on GANDHI containing one Philately Day MS will be issued.

- Dr. Pradeep Jain - Balod (C.G.)

3 Seasons of Ukraine

Here are 3 seasons of ukraine featured on MS issued in year 2011, 1012 & 2013.

Generous Ukraine - Spring"

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Date of Issue : 25.11.2011

The unit consists of six stamps, which depicts a young woman symbolizing spring. Bouquet of mimosa in one hand, blooming apple tree branch with a bird sitting on it in the other hand, snowdrops at the feet, lilies and daffodils, tulips and jasmine - all that can be enjoyed in the spring. The block looks bright and rich, but at the same time very gentle and not intrusive like springtime. In the background - unique awakened from severe frosts Ukrainian nature.

"Generous Ukraine - Summer"

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Date of Issue : 01.09.2012

The unit consists of four stamps, which depicts a young woman symbolizing summer. They show the French marigold (Tagetes patula), common hollyhock (Alcea rosea), wild strawberry (Fragaria vescа), sour cherry (Cerasus vulgaris). This unit won the 6th place in WIPA among 70 countries-members of exhibition in 2013.

" Generous Ukraine – Autumn "

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Date of Issue : 14.10.2013

The unit consists of four stamps, which depicts a young woman symbolizing autumn. The stamps are: rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), watermelon (Сitrullus lanatus),  georgina (Dahlia), penny bun (Boletus edulis).

Courtesy : Shrikant Parikh – Ahmdabad

MALAYSIA 2014 - 29th Asian International Stamp Exhibition

 

 

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MALAYSIA 2014, the 29th Asian International Stamp Exhibition and World Youth Malaysia 2014  will be held from 1 to 6 December 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. Prof. Sahadeva Sahoo is the  Commissioner from India for this exhibition.

Official Website : http://malaysia2014.com.my/    

For participation please contact : 

Prof. Sahadeva Sahoo

'Saswat', D-3, B. J. B. Nagar,Bhubaneswar 751014

Phone +91674 2432251 Mobile +91 9337103542

email : sahadevas@yahoo.com

 

INDIVIDUAL REGULATIONS FOR MALAYSIA 2014 (IREX)

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Download Form FIAP

Download Form Youth

Download Form Literature

(The 29th Asian International Stamp Exhibition)

Article 1: Objectives of Exhibition

1.1 MALAYSIA 2014, the 29th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (hereafter referred to as MALAYSIA 2014) is organized with the following objectives:

- to expand and develop friendly relations and close cooperation among FIAP members

- and to promote every aspect of philately in the FIAP region.

Article 2: Organization, Venue and Date

2.1 MALAYSIA 2014 will be organized by Philatelic Society Malaysia.

2.2 MALAYSIA 2014 will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center.

2.3 MALAYSIA 2014 will be held from 1 to 6 December 2014, totally 6 days.

Article 3: Patronage and Co-ordinator

3.1 MALAYSIA 2014 will be organized under the patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP).

3.2 Dr Prakob Chirakit is the FIAP Co-ordinator of MALAYSIA 2014.

Article 4: Regulations

4.1 MALAYSIA 2014 will be governed by the following Regulations:

-The General Regulations of the FIP for exhibitions (GREX).

-The General Regulations of the FIP for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (GREV).

-The Special Regulations of the FIP for the Evaluations of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (SREVs).

-The Individual Regulations for MALAYSIA 2014 (IREX).

Article 5: Conditions of Participation

5.1 The Regulations governing the conditions of participation of exhibitions are stated in the Articles 9 to 18 of the GREX.

5.2 Participation in the Competitive Classes is opened to all collectors who are members of the societies affiliated to member Federations of FIAP.

5.3 Participation in the Non-Competitive will be by invitation, solely at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.

5.4 All exhibits except Literature must have been the property of the exhibitors for at least two years before the Exhibition.

5.5 The exhibitors may exhibit using a pseudonym provided that his/her true name and identity are known to the Organizing Committee and to the jury.

5.6 Only two exhibits per exhibitor are allowed.

Article 6: Application and Acceptance

 

6.1 The Regulations governing the conditions of the application and acceptance are stated in the articles 10 to 12 of the GREX.

6.2 Exhibitors must obtain their Exhibit Application Forms from their Commissioners. A separate Exhibit Application Form must be used for each exhibit.

6.3 When submitting the Exhibit Application Form, the exhibtor shall attach a copy of the introductory page, describing the exhibit (in English).

6.4 Duly filled Exhibit Application Forms, should be sent through their Commissioners to reach the Organizing Committee by 11 April 2014.

6.5 Notification of acceptance from the Organizing Committee, together with the number of frames allocated to exhibitors, will be sent to their Commissioners by 6 July 2014.

6.6 Exhibitors cannot withdraw their applications without valid reasons once their participation has been accepted by the Organizing Committee.

6.7 The Commissioners will collect all the frame fees from their exhibitors, and remit the full amount to the Organizing Committee by 30 September 2014 at the latest.

6.8 There is only ONE ENTRY FORM. There is no preliminary and final entry forms.

Article 7: Exhibition Classes

MALAYSIA 2014 is a General Asian International Stamp Exhibition.

The Classification of the Exhibition Classes is as follows:

7.1 Group I Non-Competitive Class

Court of Honour

7.2 Group II Competitive Classes

Class 1 FIAP Championship Class for collections that have been awarded three FIP/FIAP large gold medals at the exhibitions patronized by FIP/FIAP over the past 10 years (2005-2014).

Class 2 Traditional Philately

1) Malaysia

2) Asia and Australasia

3) The Rest of the World

Class 3 Postal History

1) Malaysia

2) Asia and Australasia

3) The Rest of the World

Class 4 Postal Stationery

Class 5 Aerophilately

Class 6 Astrophilately

Class 7 Thematic Philately

Exhibits will be classified under:

A) Nature

B) Culture

C) Technology

* Please indicate clearly in the Exhibit Application Form as to the sub-class (A, B or C) the exhibit is entering.

Class 8 Maximaphily

Class 9 Revenue

Class 10 Youth Philately

1) Collectors aged 10 to 15 years.

2) Collectors aged 16 to 18 years.

3) Collectors aged 19 to 21 years

(As of 01 January 2014)

* Please indicate clearly in the Exhibit Application Form as to the sub-class (1, 2 or 3) the exhibit is entering.

Class 11 Literature

1) Philatelic books, pamplets and studies (issued after 01 January 2009)

2) Philatelic journals, periodicals (issued after 01 January 2012)

3) Stamp catalogues (issued after 01 January 2012)

*Please indicate clearly in the Exhibit Application Form as to the sub-class (1, 2 or 3) the exhibit is entering.

Class 12 One-Frame Exhibit

Exhibits in this Class should not be One Frame extracted from a multiple frame exhibit and should be based on a narrow subject that is best treated as One Frame. Exhibits are also welcome from novice exhibitors who are developing a subject which is capable of expanding to more than One Frame in the near future. Awards are represented by CERTIFICATES only.

Certificate of Participation will be given to exhibits attaining less than 60 points.

Exhibits will be classified under:

A) Traditional

B) Postal History

C) Postal Stationery

D) Aerophilately

E) Astrophilately

F) Thematic

G) Maximaphily

H) Revenue

*Please indicate clearly in the Exhibit Application Form as to the sub-class (A – H) the exhibit is entering.

Class 13 Modern Philately (of the 21st Century)

The objectives are to encourage collectors of Modern Philatelic materials to exhibit at the highest level and to demonstrate to Postal Administrations that there are an extensive body of philatelists who collect and study materials issued by them in the 21st century.

The Organizing Committee is making this class available for exhibits complying with the special regulations for (A) Traditional, (B) Postal History and (C) Postal Stationery.

Qualifying exhibits for the Modern Philately must contain philatelic materials issued by Postal authorities in the 21st century. Stamps series of philatelic topics chosen for this class which were substantially issued on/after 2001 are qualified as topics for the Modern Philately. However, the exhibit may include a small percentage of material issued pre-2001 that is important and relevant to the exhibit.

Modern Philately exhibits will be judged according to the respective FIP SREVs currently in force for the above-mentioned three FIP classes.

The distribution of points available recognize that Modern Philatelic material is worthy of study and in many instances is difficult to acquire, treat and present while the short passage of time since their issue has not provided an accurate indication of importance or rarity.

FIAP medals will be awarded to the appropriate exhibit and they will be recorded in the FIAP Award records. Certificate of Participation will be given to exhibits attaining less than 60 points.

Acceptance of entry into the Modern Philately for MALAYSIA 2014 will be based on the recommendation of National Commissioners and at the discretion of the MALAYSIA 2014 Organizing Committee. Exhibitors are entitled to apply for 3 to 5 frames per exhibit. Acceptance of any entries in the Modern Philately will not preclude acceptances of entries in any other class. All other requirements of the IREX will apply.

7.3 The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject any exhibit applications without assigning any reason for such rejection.

Article 8: Size and Allotment of Frames

8.1 The display frames will have a capacity for 16 (4 x 4) standard size sheets of 23cm x 29cm.

8.2 Sheets larger than 23cm x 29cm as well as black or dark colored sheets will not be accepted.

8.3 Exhibits in the Competitive Classes will be allocated the following number of frames:

Class 1 8 frames

Class 2 – 9 Previously awardes

a) FIP/FIAP large vermeil and above 8 frames

b) FIP/FIAP Vermeil and below 5 frames

Class 10.1 1 – 3 frames

10.2 2 – 4 frames

10.3 3 – 5 frames

Class 11 Literature Exhibits must be sent to the Organizing Committee in duplicate.

Class 12 One Frame Exhibit 1 frames

Class 13 Modern Philately 3 – 5 frames

8.4 Exhibitors cannot change the number of frames allocated by the Organizing Committee.

Article 9: Participation Fee

9.1 There is no participation fee for Non-Competitive Class.

9.2 The participation fee for Competitive Classes (except Class 10, 11 & 12) will be US$50 per frame.

9.3 The fee for participation in Literature (Class 10) is US$50 per exhibit.

9.4 The fee for participation in One-Frmae Exhibit (Class 12) is US$70 per exhibit.

Article 10: Security Measures

10.1 The Organizing Committee will take reasonable precautions to ensure that adequate security is provided to protect the exhibits during the Exhibition period.

10.2 Exhibitors will be encouraged to adequately insure their exhibits.

Article 11: Handling of Exhibits

11.1 Exhibits delivered by Commissioners must reach the Organizing Committee by 30 November 2014.

11.2 Exhibits of Literature (in duplicate) must reach the Organizing Committee by 6 October 2014.The address of the Organizing Committee is stated under Article 15.1. The exhibits will not be returned. One set each of the exhibits will be donated to the Organizing Committee and FIAP respectively, at the end of the Exhibition.

11.3 Exhibits arriving later than the date stipulated above will not be judged. Participation fee will not be refunded in case of late or non-arrival of exhibits.

11.4 Each exhibit sheet must be placed in a transparent protective cover. The sheets shall be numbered on each page at the lower left-hand corner. All sheets shall be kept in envelopes supplied by the Organizing Committee.

11.5 The exhibits received will be duly acknowledged with proper receipt. Exhibits will be returned in exchange for their receipt after the exhibition if delivered personally by the Commissioners.

Article 12: Judgement and Awards

12.1 The Jury for MALAYSIA 2014 will be appointed by the Organizing Committee in consultation with the FIAP Co-ordinator. Members of the Jury will be FIP/FIAP accredited Jury members.

12.2 A number of Apprentice Jury Members may also be appointed with the consultation of the FIAP Co-ordinator and with the recommendation of the FIAP Member Federations from where the Apprentice is invited.

12.3 Exhibits in Non-Competitive Class will receive suitable commemorative awards.

12.4 For Competitive Classes (other than Class 12) the awards are as follows:

1) Large Gold medals

2) Gold medals

3) Large Vermeil medals

4) Vermeil medals

5) Large Silver medals

6) Silver medals

7) Silver Bronze medals

8) Bronze medals

9) All medals will be awarded with appropriate certificates.

12.5 The only award in Championship Class is the Grand Prix d'Honneur, a valuable objet d'art. Exhibits in the Championship Class not receiving the Grand Prix d'Honneur will receive a Large Gold medal or an objet d'art of equivalent value.

12.6 There are two Grand Prizes for the Exhibition on MALAYSIA 2014: the Grand Prix International and the Grand Prix National.

12.7 The Jury's decision will be final, hence, objections will not be considered.

12.8 Special Prizes provided by the Organizing Committee and donated by the organization and people of participating countries and regions, will be placed at the disposal of the Jury. Any particular wish expressed by a doner should be observed in marking awards, if possible.

12.9 The Jury may express felicitations for those exhibits demonstrating oustanding philatelic research or orginality.

12.10 Expert Group

An Expert Group will be appointed by the MALAYSIA 2014 Organizing Committee in consultation with the FIAP Co-ordinator. The philatelic materials chosen by the Expert Group will be examined through the relevant equipment including a high power microscope and color scanner or any other equipment considered necessary by the Expert Group.

Article 13: Rights of the Organizing Committee

13.1 The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make changes in the IREX in consultation with the FIAP Co- ordinator.

13.2 The Organizing Committee reserves the right to decide on any questions not covered by the FIAP and FIP Regulations or by the IREX and its decions shall be final.

Article 14: Acceptance of IREX for MALAYSIA 2014

14.1 By signing the Exhibit Application Form, the exhibitor is deemed to have accepted all provisions stated in the IREX for MALAYSIA 2014.

Article 15: Addresses

15.1 The address of the Organizing Committee of MALAYSIA 2014 is:

Name: Organizing Committee of MALAYSIA 2014

Address: c/o Philatelic Society Malaysia

P.O. BOX 10588, 50718 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

email: worldyouth2014@gmail.com

15.2 The address of the Commissioner General of MALAYSIA 2014 is:

Name: Dato Anuar Bashah

Address: c/o Mak Kok Cheong, 29 Jalan USJ 4/1M, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Telphone: +60 19 3255858 (mobile)

email: worldyouth2014@gmail.com

15.3 The address of the FIAP Co-ordinator is:

Name: Dr. Prakob Chirakiti

Address: 9/22 Moo 3, Chaengwattana 1, Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

Telephone: +66 8 14429955 (Mobile)

email: prak

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INDIVIDUAL REGULATIONS OF MALAYSIA 2014

WORLD YOUTH STAMP EXHIBITION

Article 1 – Objectives of Exhibitions

1.1 MALAYSIA 2014 WORLD YOUTH STAMP EXHIBITION (hereafter referred to as MALAYSIA 2014) is organized with the following objectives:-

to promote every aspect of philately worldwide,

to expand and develop friendly relations and close co-operation among FIP members,

to awaken the interest of philatelists in international competitions and

to demonstrate to the general public, in particular to the youth, the cultural and the educational values of philately and its attractiveness as a hobby.

to celebrate 160 years of postage stamps used in Malaysia.

Article 2 – Organization, Venue and Date

2.1 MALAYSIA 2014 is organized by the Philatelic Society Malaysia.

2.2 MALAYSIA 2014 will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur. 600 frames will be on display.

2.3 MALAYSIA 2014 will be held from 1 to 6 December 2014.

Article 3 – Auspices

3.1 MALAYSIA 2014 will be organized under the auspices of the Federation Internationale de Philatelie (FIP) and Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP).

Article 4 – Regulations

4.1 MALAYSIA 2014 will be governed by the following regulations:

· The Statutes of the FIP.

· The General Regulations of the FIP for Exhibitions (GREX).

· The General Regulations of the FIP for Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits (GREV).

· The Special Regulations for Evaluation of Exhibits for Competitive Classes (SREVs).

· These Individual Regulations for MALAYSIA 2014 (IREX).

Article 5 – Conditions of Participation

5.1 Participation is opened to all collectors (at the ages provided in the Individual Regulations for MALAYSIA 2014) who are members of the societies affiliated to Member Federations of the FIP. Entries in the competitive classes must have previously been awarded a minimum of 70 points for age group A and a minimum of 75 points for age group B and C at a national level (see GREX 10.4) for class 1 (Youth Philately) and entries winning at least 75 points or equivalent award at the National Exhibitions for class 2 (Thematic Philately) and class 3 (Modern Philately). For exhibitors from those countries that do not hold regular National Competitive Exhibitions, the entry form should be accompanied by a written statement from the Commissioner confirming the quality of the exhibits.

5.2 The participation in the Court of Honour and the non-competitive classes will be by invitation, solely at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.

5.3 The exhibitor must be the owner of the collection displayed which will be listed in the Official Catalogue under his name or under a pseudonym. All exhibitors must be able to prove that the entered exhibit has been their property for at least two years and has been, if purchased as a collection, extensively revised.

5.4 Only two exhibits per exhibitor are allowed.

5.5 The exhibitor has the right to participate using a pseudonym provided that his name and his society are known to the Organizing Committee and to the Jury.

5.6 The regulations governing the conditions of application and acceptance are stated in articles 9 to 18 of the GREX.

Article 6 – Entry Forms

6.1 The exhibitors shall submit their entry forms directly to their Commissioners.

6.2 Those exhibitors living in countries where no Commissioners have been appointed should submit their entry forms directly to the Commissioner General of MALAYSIA 2014 through their national federation. In this case the exhibitor must provide together with the entry form, a photocopy of the introductory page of the exhibit in one of the FIP languages. Furthermore, when submitting the entry form, the concept must be described for all exhibits.

6.3 A separate entry form will be required for each exhibit and should be either typed or written in block capitals.

6.4 The Commissioners should send the entry forms to the Organizing Committee by 11 April 2014.

Article 7 – Acceptance and Notification

7.1 Notification of acceptance of an exhibit and the number of frames allotment will be sent from the Organizing Committee to the Commissioners by 6 July 2014.

7.2 The Commissioners will get from the Commissioner General of MALAYSIA 2014 a list of all accepted exhibits.

Article 8 – Participation Fee

8.1 NO Participation fee will be charged for the Youth Class, as well as for all non-competitive classes.

8.2 The participation fee for Competitive Classes 2 (Thematic Philately) and 3 (Modern Philately) will be US$50 per frame.

Article 9 – Exhibition Classes

9.1 Non-Competitive Classes (by invitation only)

A Court of Honour

B Other Entries out of competition

9.2 Competitive Exhibits Classes

Class 1 : Youth Philately

1.1 Traditional Philately

1.2 Postal History

1.3 Postal Stationery

1.4 Aerophilately

1.5 Astrophilately

1.6 Thematic Philately

1.7 Maximaphily

1.8 Literature (Philatelic books, pamphlets, studies, journals & periodicals authored by youth only)

1.9 Open Philately (experimental)

Class 2 Thematic Philately

Exhibits will be classified under:

A) Nature

B) Culture

C) Technology

· Please indicate clearly in the Exhibit Application Forms as to the sub-class (A,B or C) the exhibit is entering.

Class 3 Modern Philately (of the 21st Century)

The objectives are to encourage collectors of Modern Philatelic materials to exhibit at the highest level and to demonstrate to the Postal Administrations that there are an extensive body of philatelists who collect and study materials issued by them in the 21st century (2001 – today).

The Organizing Committee is making this class available for exhibits complying with the FIP special regulations for (A) Traditional Philately, (B) Postal History and © Postal Stationery.

Qualifying exhibits for the Modern Philately must contain philatelic materials issued by the Postal authorities in the 21st century. Stamp series of philatelic topics chosen for this class which were substantially issued on/after 2001 are qualified as topics for the Modern Philately. However, the exhibit may include a small percentage of material issued pre-2001 that is important and relevant to the exhibit.

Modern Philately exhibits will be judged according to the respective FIP SREVs currently in force for the above- mentioned three FIP classes.

The distribution of points available recognize that Modern Philatelic material is worthy of study and in many instances is difficult to acquire, treat and present while the short passage of time since their issue has not provided an accurate indication of importance or rarity.

FIP medals will be awarded to the appropriate exhibit and they will be recorded in the FIP Awards records. Certificate of Participation will be given to exhibit attaining less than 60 points.

Acceptance of entry into Modern Philately for MALAYSIA 2014 will be based on the recommendation of national commissioners and at the discretion of the MALAYSIA 2014 Organizing Committee. Exhibitors are entitled to apply for 3 or 5 frames per exhibit. Acceptance of any entries in the Modern Philately will not precluded acceptances of entries in any other class. All other requirements of the MALAYSIA 2014 IREX will apply.

9.3 The exhibits of the Youth Philately will be assigned to the following age groups (ages as of 1 January 2014):

Age for Group A 10-15 years old

Age for Group B 16-18 years old

Age for Group C 19-21 years old

9.4 All exhibits must be entered in their classification.

9.5 The Organizing Committee reserves the right to assign entries, which have been entered in the wrong class or not specifically in one class, to the respective class. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject any exhibit without giving any reason.

Article 10 – Frame Size

10.1 The display frames at MALAYSIA 2014 will have a size of 97 x 120cm and a capacity for sixteen (16) pages, in four rows of four (4x4) standard size album sheets twenty-three by twenty-nine cm (23x29cm). If the exhibit exceeds the allocated number of frames, the part exceeding will not be exhibited, nor judged. The Organizing Committee declines all responsibility for these sheets.

Article 11 – Allotment of Frames

11.1 All exhibition classes are listed in article 8 of these Individual Regulations for MALAYSIA 2014.

11.2 Following indicate number of frames allocated to each exhibition class.

* Non-Competitive Classes (by invitation only)

* Court of Honour 5 frames

* Other entries out of competition 2-5 frames

* Competitive Classes

Class 1 Youth Philately (1.1 to 1.9)

Group A 1-3 frames

Group B 2-4 frames

Group C 3-5 frames

Class 2 Thematic Philately

Previously awarded

a) FIP large vermeil and above 8 frames

b) FIP vermeil and below 5 frames

Class 3 Modern Philately 3 or 5 frames

Article 12 – Presentation of Exhibits

12.1 All exhibits must be mounted on white or light color pages. No exhibit mounted on dark colored or black pages will be accepted.

Article 13 – Jury

13.1 An international jury will be appointed to work accordingly to the article 31 to 47 of the GREX.

13.2 The judging is subjected to the GREV, the SREVs and the concerning guidelines.

The “experimental Open Philately” exhibits will be judged using the same criteria and scoring points used for thematic exhibits.

13.3 The decisions of the jury are binding.

Article 14 – Delivery and Return of the Exhibits

14.1 All exhibits must be brought by the commissioners to the exhibition hall.

14.2 Commissioners will be met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and guided through the customs procedure. Exhibitors are not encouraged to bring the exhibits by themselves.

14.3 Do not send the exhibits through mail (by post or courier service).

14.4 Commissioners dispatch exhibits by air cargo are not allowed.

14.5 Envelopes for the exhibits and inventory lists will be sent by mail to all exhibitors via the commissioners respectively. All exhibits must be sent in with the supplied enevelopes (one envelope per frame).

14.6 The sheets must be numbered on each page at the lower left corner and placed in a transparent protective cover. The inventory lists must be enclosed in the envelope of the first frame of each exhibit.

14.7 The exhibitors shall pay the cost of delivering and returning of the exhibits.

Article 15 – Mounting and Dismounting of the Exhibits

15.1 The Mounting and Dismounting of the exhibits will be exclusively carried out, or supervised respectively, by the Organizing Committee and the commissioner.

15.2 On special authorization by the Commissioner General, exhibitors can participate in the mounting and dismounting of the exhibits. The mounting and dismounting of the exhibits must be scheduled by the Commissioner General.

Article 16 – Insurance and Liability

16.1 It shall be advisable for each exhibitor to insure his exhibit, as no insurance can be made by the Organizing Committee.

16.2 The Organizing Committee engages itself to take a maximum of security measures and will have the exhibits guarded day and night by a security company.

16.3 The MALAYSIA 2014 and the “Federation Internationale de Philatelie” including their Board Members, Directors or Members, as well as the Organizing Committee including its employees, voluntary and paid assistants, the commissioners and the members of the Jury will not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any loss or damage which could happen from carelessness or other causes to the exhibits, the dealer’s stocks or any other property.

16.4 For all jurisdictions which cannot be agreed by the Organizing Committee, the laws of Malaysia shall apply.

Article 17 – Customs Regulations

17.1 The Organizing Committee will take care of simplifying the customs formalities for a temporary import of the exhibits coming from abroad.

17.2 The exhibits are not liable to taxes.

17.3 A completed inventory list of 4 copies which will be sent to the exhibitors via their Commissioners in good time by the Commissioner General must be attached to each exhibit. Only these special forms can be used as inventory list.

Article 18 – Awards

18.1 All awards will be awarded in accordance with the regulations of the corresponding articles of the GREX.

18.2 The special prizes will be awarded in accordance with the regulations of the GREX.

Article 19 – Addresses

19.1 The address of MALAYSIA 2014 Organizing Committee is

Name: Organizing Committee of MALAYSIA 2104

c/o Philatelic Society Malaysia

Address: P.O. BOX 10588, 50718 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

email: worldyouth2014@gmail.com

19.2 The address of the Commissioner General is

Name: Dato Anuar Bashah

Address: c/o Mak Kok Cheong, 29 Jalan USJ 4/1M, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 19 3255858

email: worldyouth2014@gmail.com

19.3 The address of the FIP Consultant is

Name: Mr Bernard Jimenez

Address: 43 rue de Bitche, F-81000 Albi, France

Email: b.m.jimenez@wanadoo.fr

Article 20 – Changes in Regulations

20.1 The Organizing Committee of MALAYSIA 2014 reserves the right to make changes, if necessary, in these Regulations, in the grouping and classification of the exhibits.

20.2 Except the decisions of the Jury, all decisions made by the Organizing Committee about questions concerning the exhibition are binding.

Article 21 – Right of the Organizing Committee

21.1 The Organizing Committee of MALAYSIA 2014 reserves the right to make changes in the Special Regulations, in consultation with the FIP Consultant. Exhibitors will be notified of any such changes in good time.

21.2 The Organizing Committee reserves the right to decide on any question not covered by the FIP Regulations or these Individual Regulations (IREX), in consultation with the FIP Consultant. Their decision is binding.

21.3 In the event of deviations attributable to differences in the two languages versions of these Individual Regulations, the English version is binding.

Article 22 – Acceptance

22.1 By signing the entry form, the exhibitor is deemed to have accepted the provisions of these rules and Special Regulations, the Statutes of the FIP, the General Regulations of the FIP for Exhibitions (GREX), the General Regulations of the FIP for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (GREV) and the Special Regulations of the FIP for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (SREVs).

 

Tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

 

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Today is death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Philatelic Tributes to the Father of Nation !!

30th January is observed as Martyrs’ Day. It is the date observed at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948. On Martyr’s Day the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the defence minister, and the three Service Chiefs gather at the samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. The armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the Last Post. The inter-services contingent reverse arms as a mark of respect. A two-minute silence in memory of the Father of the Nation and other martyrs is observed throughout the country at 11 AM. Participants hold all-religion prayers and sing tributary bhajan.

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Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Cover from Dharsana

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Thanks to Mr M. Gulrez, Allahabad

Dharasana Satyagraha was a protest against the British salt tax in colonial India in May, 1930. Following the conclusion of the Salt March to Dandi, Mahatma Gandhi chose a non-violent raid of the Dharasana Salt Works in Gujarat as the next protest against British rule. Hundreds of satyagrahis were beaten by soldiers under British command at Dharasana. The ensuing publicity attracted world attention to the Indian independence movement and brought into question the legitimacy of British rule in India.

New stamps on 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi

 

 

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Posta Slovenije has issued new commemorative stamps for The 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi . These stamps are always printed in sheetlets of six stamps each (3 × 2). The motifs on the stamps for this year’s Winter Olympic Games are ice hockey and ski jumping.

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A special detail on the “icehockey” stamp is number 22 on the shoulder of the player’s jersey, which refers to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games. The other stamp featuring a ski jumper shows number 24 on his body suit referring to the year of the first Winter Olympic Games 90 years ago. The edges of the stamp sheetlets feature the logos of the Olympic Games, the Slovenian Olympic Committee and the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Around 3,000 competitors from 51 countries will participate in the 2014 Olympics, including Slovenia, which will be represented by 66 athletes.They will compete in 15 Olympic sports or 98 sport disciplines.

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Release of Stamp on 'International Year of Crystallography 2014'

30 January 2014


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Commemorative Stamp on 'International Year of Crystallography 2014' will be issued on 30th January 2014. A release function of stamp will be held at SSCU Auditorium, IISc, Bangalore at 4.00 pm. The stamp will be released by Chief Postmaster General of Karnataka Postal Circle Shri M. S. Ramanujan and the stamp album will be presented to Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, President IUCr and Prof. R. Gadagkar, President, INSA. There will be a mini exhibition on Crystallography by Dr. RG Sangoram and Shri M. R. Prabakar.

: Jagannath Mani - Bangalore

 

JHARPEX- 2014 - Jharkhand State Level Philatelic Exhibition at Jamshedpur 

11 - 13 March 2014

 

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Jharkhand Postal Circle is going to organize a State Level Philatelic Exhibition “JHARPEX 2014” at Tulsi Bhawan, Bistupur, Jamshedpur from 11th to 13th March 2014.

For more information please contact :

Secretariat, JHARPEX-2014, O/o the Chief Postmaster General,

Jharkhand Circle, Ranchi-834 002, Phone No. 0651-2482548/ 2481125

From our Readers….

Mr Sanjeev Jain created special cards on  Golden Jubilee of Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon song 

Golden Jubilee of Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon song written by  Kavi Pradeep

This song was first sung by Lata Mangeshkar on January 27, 1963, in the presence of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in Delhi. Written by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C Ramachandra, this immortal song pays tribute to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country in the war between India and China.

 

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: Sanjeev Jain - Dehradun

29 January 2014

New stamp from USPS..

 

 

200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner

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Date of Issue : 28 January 2014

The US Postal Service issued a new Forever stamp on 28th January in commemoration of 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner . This sparkling stamp features  Flag and  firework . The First Day postmark also features a cracker.

The Star-Spangled Banner Stamps feature a treasured American icon ever since Francis Scott Key celebrated the sight of an American flag still flying over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
This stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner with a photograph of the flag that flies over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore. This flag is a replica of the one that inspired Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner” after Fort McHenry withstood the British attack of September 13-14, 1814.

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Commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner with this The Star-Spangled Banner Digital Color Postmarks (#6 3/4 envelope) bearing an affixed The Star-Spangled Banner Forever® stamp. The color postmark shows celebratory red fireworks falling over the stamp title, which is printed in blue and gold type and resembles antique wood-block lettering. Also included are the date and location of stamp issuance.


Photographer Gary Clark took the picture of the flag against a backdrop of fireworks during an annual celebration of Defenders' Day. Defenders' Day, according to the National Park Service, is “Baltimore's oldest holiday commemorating the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the writing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'” Clark said it was a challenge to get the fireworks and the flag in the same shot and that “the wind picked up quite a bit that night.” Art director Phil Jordan designed the stamp.
The Star-Spangled Banner stamps are being issued as Forever® stamps in double-sided booklets of 20 stamps and in self-adhesive coils of 100 stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce rate.

28 January 2014

New Europa 2014 stamps ….

 

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Date of Issue : 6 March 2014

Belarus Post will issue a set of two stamps with a mini sheet on 6th March 2014 featuring   Musical instruments. “National Musical Instruments”  is theme for EUROPA 2014 stamps.All Europa stamps of this year will feature national Musical Instrument of the respective country.

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EIPEX 2014

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A stamp Exhibition cum Postage Stamp Fair, organized by Eastern India Philatelists’ Association will be held in Bhubaneshwar from 8-9 February 2014. During the exhibition a special cover will be released. The theme of the exhibition is “Save  The Nature”.

PHILATELIST KALEIDOSCOPE - New Book on Philately

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After the success of  Odia book "Dakatikata Sangraha" Dr Bibhudatta Mishra and Mr S.S.Rath once again jointly written a book on Philately. The name of the book is "PHILATELIST KALEIDOSCOPE" a multicolored book, demy size, 160 pages book with two volumes. The first volume of the book is likely to be  released in the 3rd week of February.

The VOLUME-1 of the book has following chapters…Chapters are provided with Phila Facts, Phila Quotes, Phila Statistics and list of stamps, Miniature, sheet let and se-tenant issued on each theme between 1947-2012

Chapter 1. Stamp collection-Rainbow of diversity

Chapter2.  Cheapest mode of Communication-Postal Stationary and Services

Chapter3.Amateur Collector's-Beginner's tip

Chapter4. Pride of the counter-National Symbols & Emblems

Chapter5 My life is my message- Father of the Nation

Chapter6 President & Prime minister-Foot prints of unforgettable leaders

Chapter 7 Cruising the magnificent jungle safari-Wild, domestic, Aquatic Animals

Chapter8 Wonder's of Indian Bird Fauna-Sweeping the Sky with tiny wings

Chapter9 Valley of Calm trees & Plants-Glittering petals from Nature bouquet

Chapter10 Voyage to enlighten-Spiritual, Religion and holy routes to salvation

 

For more details contact : Dr Bibhudatta Mishra : email : bhanubibhu68@gmail.com

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New stamp from India

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A  commemorative stamp on INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY will be released by India Post on 30 January 2014.

: Sreejeshkrishnan – Trivandrum

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The United Nations (UN) has declared 2014 as the International Year of Crystallography (IYCr2014).IYCr2014 aims to increase public awareness of the importance of crystallography, which is the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals.

The Year of Crystallography promotes widespread access of information about crystallography and activities involving this science. Crystallography has become the core of structural science. Its uses include:

  • Showing the structure of DNA.
  • Helping people understand and fabricate computer memories.
  • Disclosing how proteins are created in cells.
  • Assisting in the design of powerful new materials and drugs.

New stamps on Year of Horse….

 

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Here is new  stamp  on the Year of the Horse from Serbia. The first stamp shown above is one of the best stamps on year of horse stamps issued so far. The design is exquisite.

The year 2014, as the Year of the Horse covers the period from 31st January 2014 to 28th February 2015. The 2014. is the Year of the Wood Horse. The last Year of the Horse was in 1954 as the repetition cycle of the same combination of sign and element occurs every 60 years. The Year of the Horse occurs every 12 years but the Year of the Wood Horse every 60 years.

That’s why all the people born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 should work on what they really want, because in 2014 it will be easier to accomplish than usual.

General characteristics of people born under the sign of the Horse are: activity, energy, independence, freedom ­loving, have style and good taste, give all for love. Patience is not their strong suit. He wants to wildly gallop towards the obstacles, without looking neither left nor right. The Wood Horse is as volatile as the other Horse, but it has better control, and better sense of discipline and is ready for reasonable discussion.

Year of Horse stamp from Hungary

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Magyar Posta is celebrating Year of the Horse on a miniature sheet. The miniature sheet was made using paintings by the Chinese artist Xu Beihong (1895–1953), who is esteemed mainly for his works in ink. Eighty thousand copies of the miniature sheet were produced on fluorescent fiber stamp paper as a security feature by ANY Security Printing Company. This stamp issue was made by Magyar Posta in cooperation with the Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation (IGPC).

 

Year of the Horse  stamps from Guernsey

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Guernsey Post issued a set of stamps commemorating  Year of the Horse.Also known as the spring festival, Chinese New Year is the oldest Chinese festival and the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. It signals the start of new life and the season of ploughing and sowing.

For 2014 it is the Year of the Wood Horse and, according to the Chinese zodiac, people born in this year will exude strength and stability, which is reflected in the strong designs of new Guernsey stamps.

Heartwarming stamps from Hong Kong….

 

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A set of special stamps on the “Heartwarming” theme was released by Hong Kong Post.The “Love and Care” stamps depict a family of three with heart-shaped balloons and a flower. Hand in hand, they are happy together. Against the background of a magnificent fireworks display, the “Celebrations” stamps portray people drinking a toast on a joyous occasion. The “Birthday/Newborn” stamps feature colourful pennants, myriad gifts and exquisite cakes for celebrating birthdays or the arrival of newborn.

Delicacies from Taiwan…

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Chunghwa Post is issuing a set of four stamps, featuring popular gift-packaged desserts. Each stamp is denominated at NT$5.

The designs follow:

1. Pineapple Shortcrust Pastry: the aromatic and soft skin of this pastry is made of shortcrust pastry dough, butter, eggs, and sugar. The filling comes in a wide variety, the most common being white gourd and pineapple jams. This dessert promises a party in the mouth. For the people of Taiwan, the pastry’s popularity transcends time and age.

2. Mochi: made of glutinous rice, the dessert is savory and chewy. Plain mochi is eaten with a coat of redolent, powdered peanut. Or one can choose mochi with filling, which ranges from red bean, peanut, or sesame pastes, and is ubiquitously delicious. The dessert offers a multiplicity of texture.

3. Sun Cake: the filling of this time-honored pastry comprises maltose, with golden-crispy crusts. The crusts are flaky, rich and exquisite; the maltose, on the other hand, leaves a sweet, addictive aftertaste.

4. Egg Yolk Pastry: The red bean or jujube paste is stuffed with a salty, delectable egg yolk. The filling is then tucked into rich, full-flavored pastry crust. A pinch of sesame is sprinkled on the dessert. The combination of sweetness and saltiness is absolutely ambrosial.

 

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Special Cover on Golden Jubilee of Goa State Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)

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The Goa state assembly celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 9th January 2014. The programme held at Kala Academy where all four surviving MLAs of the first Goa legislative assembly of 1964 - Atchut Usgaonkar, Gajanan Raiker, Mohammed Ali Jiwani and Theotonio Pereira were felicitated. A book, 'history of the official language' by Suhas Belekar and a reference book 'Architects of Goa Vidhan Sabha" comprising the profiles of all Goan legislators were released at the function. A Special Cover on the Goa legislative assembly was released at the function by the department of posts on 9th January 2014.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

27 January 2014

Silver stamps with diamonds from Nederland

 

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Here are unique stamps to be issued by Nederland Post. The stamps are extraordinary made of pure Silver and Diamonds to attract the collectors . It’s a nice item for the collectors  of unique and extraordinary stamps.

Since April 30, 2013 Willem-Alexander is King of the Netherlands. To mark this event the Dutch Postal Authority (PostNL) together with the Royal Dutch Mint designed and produced a series of 10 legal tender stamps representing the portrait of King Willem-Alexander depicted in the format of Minted Photo Image (MPI) and 3D relief, with a rose cut diamond attached, and 9 other ruling European Monarchs. All the stamps are made of pure silver with a small diamond added.

Burgos as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2013

Here is a beautiful stamp from Spain featuring some popular dishes from Spain. Spanish cuisine  is a big tourist attraction in Spain. The stamp depicts a still-life of typical dishes such as black pudding, olla podrida, made with pinto beans, chorizo sausage and lamb, a variety of cheeses and a glass of local wine.

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A jury consisting of eleven experts on gastronomy and tourism has chosen Burgos as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2013, a stamp was issued by Spanish Correos in this regard. The nomination is backed up by the prestigious US newspaper, the New York Times, which considered Burgos to be the Best Tourist Destination in Spain in 2013 and 25th in the world.

The culinary venture came into being in 2011, when the Spanish Catering Federation and the Spanish Tourism Journalists and Writers Federation decided to promote gastronomy as a tourist attraction in Spain and abroad. The award recognises that the quality of the city’s gastronomy excels in all aspects, from creative cooking to the wealth of products.

During this gourmet year there have been competitions for savoury tapas (snacks) and sweet tapas made with local liqueurs; also an artisan cheese contest, organized by the Spanish Cheese-makers’ Network, with over 150 varieties sent in from all over Spain, 24 of which were protected Designations of Origin.

The gastronomy of Burgos offers a wide range of local products that are outstanding for their quality. Therefore, it is no secret in the city that you can enjoy a tasty tapa or delicious set meal, washed down with wine from the Ribera del Duero or D.O. Arlanza.

As well as gastronomy, Burgos invites you to admire the art of its Gothic cathedral, a World Heritage Site, the arches and gates entering the old town, pedestrian streets, tree-lined walks and the most surprising spots. As for culture, there is the Museum of Human Evolution taking you on a journey to the past and the origins of man in Europe, with a display of the remains found in the archaeological site of Atapuerca.

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