Stamp Issue “25
th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region”
19/12/2024 15:31
To mark the important milestone of 25 years of
Macao’s return to the Motherland, Macao
Post and Telecommunications Bureau will issue
the stamp theme
“25th Anniversary of
the Establishment of the Macao Special
Administrative Region” on
20th
December, 2024.
With the issuance of a set of 12 stamps and 2
souvenir sheets, we wish the people of Macao
continued unity and progress, and a
collective effort to create an even more
brilliant and glorious golden jubilee year!
The stamps and souvenir sheets feature the
lotus flower, which symbolises
auspiciousness, peace and goodness, and
represents the harmony and stability of Macao
after its return to China, as well as the
prosperity and thriving of society. It also
embodies steadfast confidence and heartfelt
wishes for Macao’s development
prospects. The twelve stamps and one of the
souvenir sheets are illustrated by the famous
contemporary Chinese calligrapher and
painter, Mr. Cui Ruzhuo, who utilises finger
painting to depict the various forms of the
lotus flower. By applying fingers to paint,
it is easier to render a natural,
free-flowing, and rustic yet profound
artistic ambiance. Through one of the
distinctive expressive forms of Chinese
painting, these lotus-themed stamps are
imbued with a unique charm and meaning.
Another souvenir sheet is illustrated by the
Macao stamp designer, Mr. Ao Kuan Kin. It
features the green colour of the regional
flag of the Macao SAR as its dominant hue.
The golden lotus flower blooms splendidly,
ascending gradually in the sky of Macao like
the rising sun in the east, its radiance
illuminating the lotus land. The flower emits
radiant splendour, captivating the people
with its resplendent beauty, which symbolises
the vibrant development of Macao. Under its
shining glow, the enchanting scenery of the
Macao Peninsula comes into view. The Macau
Tower stands tall, while the bridges connect
the island, facilitating smooth connectivity.
Buildings blending Eastern and Western styles
complement each other, eliciting a scene of
prosperity and harmony, full of dynamic
vigour.
The above issue will be available for sale at
the General Post Office (9:00a.m. to
5:30p.m.), and the Communications Museum
(9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m., 2:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.).
The mail service for the philatelic products
cancelled with the commemorative postmark of
this issue will be available on the issue
date at the above locations. The philatelic
products are as follows:
The stamp designers of this issue are
Mr. Cui Ruzhuo (Adapt. Macao
Post and Telecommunications Bureau) and
Mr. Ao Kuan Kin, and the
text of the information brochure is written
by Macao Post and Telecommunications
Bureau.
This is the twelfth theme of 2024 issues. The
previous issued stamps are “Lunar Year
of the Dragon” on 05/01/2024,
“150th Anniversary of Conde
de São Januário General
Hospital” on 06/01/2024, the label
stamp “Lunar Year of the Dragon”
on 01/02/2024, “140th
Anniversary of Macao Post and
Telecommunications” on 01/03/2024,
“75 Years of the Publication of O
Clarim” on 23/04/2024,
“40th Anniversary of
Television Broadcast in Macao” on
13/05/2024, “Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Macao” on 17/05/2024,
“Trails in Macao” on 18/06/2024,
“Collections of the Palace
Museum” on 13/09/2024, “Macao
Bridge” on 01/10/2024,
“50th Anniversary of the
Inauguration of Governor Nobre de Carvalho
Bridge” on 05/10/2024, and
“150th Anniversary of the
Universal Postal Union” on 09/10/2024.
Technical Data of Stamp “25th
Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao
Special Administrative Region”
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