Stamp on Commonwealth Games by Gibraltar

 

 

Date of Issue – 20 October 2010 

Hi ! It is interesting to note that Gibraltar issues a Miniature Sheet on CWG today when the games have already been over a week earlier.  I wrote on my Blog sometimes back that it was issued on 20 August 2010 as the same  date appeared  on their website on a FDC. However the date of issue on their website was given 20 October. But it gave the impression to visitors that the date was wrongly mentioned. This date (20 August 2010) seems quite correct as the stamp issued to mark an event should have been released either during the event or before the event. Today the website of Gibraltar Post announces the release of above MS today i.e. on 20 October. It proves that the date of issuance of stamps are not only postponed in India but in other countries too due to certain reasons better known to them. However  a commemorative stamp issued  after the event  loses its importance. This is all for Today….Till Next Post….Have a Nice Time !!

Best EUROPA stamp of 2010…

 

 

Hi Here is the best stamp  of this year’s Europa Theme selected through an online competition. It is a lovely stamp issued by Magyar Posta. This Year’s EUROPA theme is Children’s Books. It was selected out of various stamps issued by different European Postal administrations. I received some nice covers with special date 10.10.10 from Prof VS Yalvigi, Ashwani Dubey & Mr Atul Jain. Many thanks to all of you for posting me cover on this very special date. This is all for Today…Till Next Post….Have a Nice Time !!

Best EUROPA Stamp

PostEurop has announced the winning stamp to be the entry from Magyar Posta (Hungary Post) which featured the storybook illustrations of the Hungarian Kossuth Prize winning graphic designer Karoly Reich. The designs of the stamps, the border and the first day cover captured moments from the infamous story of the little bear much loved by Hungarian readers, Vackor.

The close first-runner of the EUROPA Stamp competition went to Posta Slovenije, postal operator from Slovenia and finally, the second-runner up of the EUROPA Stamp competition went to Hrvatska posta (Croatia).

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My recent Covers with 10.10 10

 

Prof V.S. Yalvigi, Bangalore

 

Ashwani Dubey, Gorakhpur

Atul Jain. Bilaspur

New Stamps from UNPA…

 

 

 

To be issued on 21 October 2010

Indigenous People 2010

On 21 October 2010, the United Nations Postal Administration will issue 18 commemorative stamps in a mini-sheet format of six stamps each on the theme "Indigenous People". This is the second set of stamps on this theme.

Indigenous people are the inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to other people and to the environment. Indigenous people have retained social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural differences, the various groups of indigenous people around the world share common problems related to the protection of their rights as distinct peoples.

Indigenous people around the world have sought recognition of their identities, their ways of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources; yet throughout history, their rights have been violated. Indigenous peoples are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world today. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect the rights of the world's indigenous peoples.

New definitive issues on International Year of Biodiversity

Date of Issue – 18 October 2010

The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. The purpose of the International Year is to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the consequence of its loss.

New stamps from New Zealand…

 

Date of Issue  - 6 October 2010

New Zealand Post issued a sheet of 25 stamps ( each of 60c denomination) “A Slice of Heaven” featuring New Zealand's culture, heritage and various iconic locations. Each stamp shows a distinct snapshot of the country and together the stamps form a unique image that captures a day in the life of New Zealand. The stamps depict famous city attractions such as Auckland’s Sky Tower, Wellington’s Cable Car,  Christchurch Cathedral  and the rich  natural beauty of New Zealand . This sheet is a complete glimpse of New Zealand !!

 

3 sets of FDCs

New Special Cover

Railways, Mumbai - 6 October 2010

: Anil Gupta, Gorakhpur

Kullu Dussehra..

Greetings on Vijay Dashmi !!

Kullu Dussehra is a week-long festival celebrated in Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. This festival is one of the biggest traditional and cultural celebrations of India. Kullu Dussehra 2010 starts today on October 17th and will end on October 23rd. Kullu Dushara is a festival celebrated with a difference, as when Dussehra ends in other parts of India at that time the festival of Kullu Dussehra begins. This festival starts on Vijaya Dashami and continues for seven days. Here are some pics taken by me this evening as the festival starts !!

The Rath Yatra is colourful event during Kullu Dussehra. The Ratha (chariot) of Lord Raghunath, the presiding Deity, along with other deities palanquins reaches the historic Dhalpur Maidan.

Kullu Dussehra – 17 October 2010

Festivals of India - Dussehra

 

 

Greetings on Dussehra !

It is a festive season in India..Today is Dussehra , an important festival of India, celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm.This is to wish you all a very Happy Dussehra !! Have a Wonderful Festive Time !!

New Special Cover

125 Years of Rajkumar College, Raipur (C.G.)- 7 October 2010

: Dr Pradip Jain, Balod (C.G.)