STAMP ISSUE “CANTONESE NAAMYAM”

Naamyam is the narrative singing in Cantonese dialect, popular in the region of the Pearl River Delta, originally sung by the blind singers. To protect this precious traditional art, the “Cantonese Naamyam” was successful included on the recommended list in the third batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2010 upon application by the Macao SAR Government. Macao Post will issue this stamp theme on 30^th May, 2011. This issue includes a set of four stamps and one souvenir sheet, which vividly captures Naamyam in Macao.

The design of this stamp issue and the text of the information brochure are come from Mr. Chan Chi Vai. To promote this issue, Macao Post has invited the stamp designer Mr. Chan Chi Vai to attend the autograph session held at the Macao Post Headquarters on the issue date. Mr. Chan will also present the live demonstration of “Naamyam” that he composed, together with the accompanist Ms. Ng Weng Mui. This promotional activity will be taken place between 1:30p.m. to 2:30p.m.

The above issue will be available for sale at the Macao Post Headquarters, from 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m., the “Rua do Campo” Post Office, from 9:00a.m. to 7:00p.m., the Maritime Ferry Terminal Post Office and the Airport Post Office, from 10:00a.m. to 7:00p.m., and the Communications Museum, from 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. The registered mail service for the above philatelic products will be available on the issue date at the above locations. The philatelic products are as follows:

Philatelic Products	Selling Price	Quantity
Set of 4 Stamps	11.50 patacas	200,000
Sheetlet	46.00 patacas
Souvenir Sheet	10.00 patacas	200,000
First Day Cover with Stamps	16.00 patacas	5,000
First Day Cover with Souvenir Sheet	14.50 patacas	5,000
Information Brochure	5.00 patacas	6,000
Information Brochure with Stamps	16.50 patacas
Information Brochure with Souvenir Sheet	15.00 patacas

This is the fourth issue in 2011. The previous issued stamps are “Lunar Year of the Rabbit” on 05/01/2011, “Mainland Scenery IV” on 01/03/2011 and “Public Buildings and Monuments” on 19/04/2011.

Technical Data of Stamp “Naamyam Cantonense”

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Commemorative Postmark Cancellation Service of "China Cultural Heritage Day"

To celebrate the China Cultural Heritage Day, Macao Post announced that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at the Lilau Square, from 14:00 to 17:30 on 11^th June 2011 to provide the commemorative postmark cancellation service for the "China Cultural Heritage Day".

     

A commemorative envelope will be distributed to public, and various philatelic products will also be available for sale during the above activity.

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Commemorative Postmark Cancellation Service of “The 11th Macao Lotus Flower Festival”

To celebrate the 11th Macao Lotus Flower Festival, Macao Post announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at our Philatelic Shop located at Macao Post, from 9:00 to 18:00 on 11^th June 2011 to provide the commemorative postmark cancellation service for “The 11^th Macao Lotus Flower Festival”.



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“Praise of Lotus”

Macao Post will issue a set of postcards on 11 June 2011 titled “Praise of Lotus”. Once again release with the popular series of lotus postcard after the “Blessed Land of Lotus” which issued on 2009. The illustrations of the postcards are came from the Macao painter Sou Farong, with the theme "Double Happiness Lotus", "Cheerful Lotus", "Unforgettable Lotus" and "Golden Lotus", applying special techniques for highlight the purity, perfection and virtue of the lotus. A full set of 4 postcards are packed in an exquisite cover, the selling price is MOP28.00. It will be available for sale at the Philatelic Shop of Macao Post Headquarters.



Besides the above postcards, the gift box of "Praise of Lotus – Painting in Porcelain Plate” will also be available for sale. The gift box contains a porcelain plate with reproductions of the paintings "Double Happiness Lotus" or "Cheerful Lotus" with a set of “Praise of Lotus” postcards that affixed with stamps and cancelled with the postmark of “The 11th Macao Lotus Flower Festival”. The design represents the purity of lotus. The selling price of the gift box is MOP450.00 and it is exclusively available at the Philatelic Shop of Macao Post Headquarters. It is certainly a precious collectable as well as an elegant gift. Limited quantity! Get the opportunity.

Commemorative Postmark Cancellation Service of “Science and Technology Week 2011”

To celebrate the Science and Technology Week 2011, Macao Post announced that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Hall and our Philatelic Shop located at Macao Post Headquarters during 1st to 5th July 2011 providing the commemorative cancellation service for the “Science and Technology Week 2011”.         Opening hours as follow: 01/07 Main Hall of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf: 15:00 – 18:00 Philatelic Shop of Macao Post Headquarters: 15:00 – 18:00 02-05/07 Main Hall of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf: 10:00 – 20:00 A commemorative envelope will be distributed to public, and various philatelic products will also be available for sale during the above activity. Welcome to visit and collect Macao Stamps.