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Validations25 February 2025

Validation of new postage stamp "Chinese New Year - Year of the Wooden Snake"

Posted by Administrator Tuesday 25 February 2025 - 16:50:33

A new postage stamp "Chinese New Year - Year of the Wooden Snake" was validated at an official ceremony today. The event, held at the Central Post Office in Sofia, was attended by the CEO of "Bulgarian Posts" Tsvetilia Stoilkova, the Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists Spas Panchev, and the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Bulgaria Dai Qingli.

The postage and philatelic issue includes a postage stamp in a block with a nominal value of 1 lev and a circulation of 3600 pieces. The design was created by artist Yana Aneva – Pavlova.

Tsvetilia Stoilkova noted that the postage stamp provides an opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Wooden Snake. She mentioned that the topic is extremely popular among collectors and has cultural significance. Stoilkova emphasized that the philatelic marking of the Chinese New Year is a tradition in Asia and America, where large Chinese communities reside. In Eastern Europe and Bulgaria, this philatelic theme is relatively new and has been attracting increasing attention from philatelists over the last decade.

Dai Qingli, the Chinese Ambassador to Bulgaria, expressed his satisfaction with the good cooperation with the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists. He thanked the artist of the stamp for skillfully combining the image of the snake with the advent of the Chinese New Year. The ambassador expressed hope for strengthening the relations between China and Bulgaria and deepening the friendship between the two nations.

Spas Panchev, the Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists, shared that the philatelic theme of the Chinese New Year is diverse and exciting for collectors. He congratulated the representatives from China on the Year of the Wooden Snake and thanked them for their good friendship and attention towards the philatelists.

The Chinese New Year is the biggest and most important holiday in China, which was included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage at the end of 2024. The Year of the Wooden Snake is significant as it repeats only every 60 years, according to the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria.

At the end of last year, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China, "Bulgarian Posts" once again validated a special postage stamp.

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Misc27 November 2024

Balkanfila XX 2024 - FINAL

Posted by Administrator Wednesday 27 November 2024 - 14:26:32

The International Philatelic Exhibition "Balkanphila XX 2024" took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from November 13 to 16, 2024. This prestigious event brought together philatelists and collectors from around the world, showcasing their unique and rare postage stamps and philatelic exhibits.

Held at the Thessaloniki International Fairgrounds, the exhibition provided visitors with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of philatelic collections and participate in various competitions and seminars. The event was open to all classes of philately, with exhibits displayed across approximately 500 exhibition stands.

The primary goal of the exhibition was to promote philately as a hobby and encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience among collectors. Throughout the event, numerous lectures and presentations were held, focusing on the history and development of postage stamps, as well as new trends in the world of philately.

Balkanphila XX 2024 stood out for its high level of organization and the diversity of exhibits presented, attracting a large number of visitors and participants from different countries. This event not only established Thessaloniki as an important center for philately but also contributed to strengthening international connections and cooperation in this field.

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